Science Lab Assistant I

Science Lab Assistant I

Salary

$18.35 Hourly

Location

Flagstaff (Lone Tree Campus), AZ

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

017-27

Division

Physical and Biological Sciences

Opening Date

09/08/2026

Closing Date

9/22/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Summary

Science lab assistants work to ensure that all supplies and equipment are available and in working order at scheduled class times. Our main objective is to ensure that labs are properly set up for instructor/student use. This is a part-time position; the individual hired will be expected to work 19 hours per week, 18 weeks in fall, 18 weeks in spring, and 10 weeks in the summer session.

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Position Summary

Science lab assistants work to ensure that all supplies and equipment are available and in working order at scheduled class times. Our main objective is to ensure that labs are properly set up for instructor/student use. This is a part-time position; the individual hired will be expected to work 19 hours per week, 18 weeks in fall, 18 weeks in spring, and 10 weeks in the summer session.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of scheduled laboratory exercises
• Prepare and restock simple reagents and solutions required for lab procedures.
• Break down carts upon completion of labs
• Assist with monitoring and inventory of supplies and equipment
• Assist with maintenance of living organisms and culturing of bacteria (BSL1, BSL2)
• Operating and maintaining standard lab equipment
• Assist with training and supervision of student workers
• Application of safe lab practices
• Maintain a safe and clean working and learning environment
• Routine washing of containers used in the laboratory
• Required to complete the lab safety training within 30 days of onboarding
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Highly organized and proactive individual adept at multitasking and following established protocols.
• Must have good people and communication skills.
• Some experience with science labs.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to work independently.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED and 0 to 2 years of experience, or equivalent to successfully perform the essential duties of the job and/or as approved by the Human Resources Department.

Preferred

Experience in a post-secondary setting.

Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee is frequently required to handle or feel items. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is periodically exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

NOTE: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the institution.

Part-time employees working 20 hours or more per week for at least 20 weeks within the fiscal year (July 1-June 30) are eligible to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System and receive tuition waiver benefits.

Click detailed overview for information about the part-time benefit options.

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Describe your experience working with science labs.

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Describe your experience working with maintenance of living organisms, including bacteria (BSL1, BSL2).

Required Question

Employer Coconino Community College