Laboratory Assistant

Department: Dean of Science and Engineering

Location: Wellesley Hills

Mass Bay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region’s economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply to join our community.

Located in Greater Boston, Mass Bay is a comprehensive, open-access community college offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.
Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant and inclusive educational community and have a desire and ability to work with a diverse population. This is a part-time, student employment position with no benefits. This student employee will assist the STEM Laboratory Manager and Safety Compliance Officer and their designee in the operation and maintenance of the biology and chemistry laboratories, and the associated preparation spaces.

• Assist in laboratory maintenance including:
  • Assisting with laboratory cleaning, organization, and stocking of supplies;
  • Assisting with putting up safety signage;
• Assist with inventory operations;
• Assist in preparing materials for laboratory classes.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of Mass Bay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.

• Must be currently enrolled as a Mass Bay student;
• Academically successful/GPA of 2.5 or higher;
• Consistent and reliable work habits;
• Quick learner and motivated;
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment;
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel.

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Afffirmative Action and workforce diversity;
• Experience working in a diverse environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved students.

Salary Range: $19 per hour

Position Type: Student Employee

PLEASE

NOTE:

We require students who are eligible to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to have one on file, before they are hired or continue employment.

This is a grant funded position, and position is contingent on funding.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies.

The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affir…

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