Lab Outreach Assistant

Position Description

Bridgewater State University’s Watershed Access Lab (WAL) supports educators in addressing local water and environmental issues. As a City Lab/Watershed Access Lab Outreach Student Assistant, you will help administer and conduct day‑to‑day activities within the City Lab and Outreach Programs. Students will assist in teaching hands‑on experiments to elementary, middle, and high school students.

• Assist in administrative support for outreach programs offered through City Lab, the Watershed Access Lab, and CASE.
• Assist in preparation of materials and chemicals for use in City Lab/Watershed Access Lab programs.
• Assist with setup, breakdown, and cleanup of materials for City Lab/Watershed Access Lab programs.
• Assist with instruction and equipment demonstration for middle and high school students participating in City Lab/Watershed Access Lab programs.

Must be a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student registered for a minimum of six credits for the Fall 2026 semester.

• Experience working with middle and high school students or interest in working with this audience.
• Chemical preparation skills.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with gel electrophoresis, spectrophotometer, micropipetting, and the scientific method.
• Reliable.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Bridgewater State University is an E‑Verify employer.

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate $16.25‑$17.75.