Lab Assistant

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Student Part-Time Waterbury, CT, US

Location: Post University Main Campus, Mac Dermid Hall
Supervisor: Laura Bailey, Associate Program Chair of Life and Physical Sciences & Lab Manager
Hours: Approximately 10 hours per week
Pay: Minimum Wage
Duration: Academic Year  (year-round opportunity)

As a Lab Assistant, you'll help support the daily operations of the Life and Physical Sciences Department (LPSD). This is a great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience working in a laboratory environment while supporting faculty, instructors, and fellow students.

• Assist faculty and lab instructors with preparing materials and setting up laboratory and field activities
• Clean and organize laboratory equipment, glassware, and work spaces
• Help maintain an efficient and safe laboratory environment
• Complete other department‑related tasks as assigned

To be successful in this role, you should:

• Have completed at least one high school laboratory science course
• Be currently enrolled in a college laboratory science course (completion of a college lab course is preferred)
• Be reliable, responsible, and able to work independently
• Be comfortable handling laboratory glassware and equipment
• Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and fellow student assistants
• Preferably be majoring in a laboratory science program at Post University (Biology minors are also encouraged to apply)

This position offers valuable hands‑on experience in laboratory operations, including:

• Laboratory and field experiment setup
• Equipment preparation and use
• Laboratory safety practices and procedures
• Professional skills in organization, teamwork, and communication