What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Assistant position at Post University?
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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