Lab Assistant
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Post University
Waterbury, CT, US
Summary
The Lab Assistant supports the Life and Physical Sciences Department by preparing laboratory materials and setting up field activities. They are also responsible for cleaning equipment and maintaining a safe, organized laboratory environment.
Job Description
Lab Assistant (Student Worker)
Location: Post University Main Campus, MacDermid 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 2026-2027 (year-round opportunity)
About the Role
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.
What You'll Do
- Assist faculty and lab instructors with preparing materials and setting up laboratory and field activities
- Clean and organize laboratory equipment, glassware, and workspaces
- Help maintain an efficient and safe laboratory environment
- Complete other department-related tasks as assigned
Qualifications
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)
What You'll Gain
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
This opportunity is open to Post University students only.
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Company size
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Invented to help Undergraduate Nursing students from the American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sciences at Post University gain clinical judgment and critical thinking experience, Sentinel U® is an industry-wide force – and how more than 130,000 people in healthcare learn.
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
E-Learning Providers
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Waterbury, Connecticut
