Lab Assistant

Working Title Lab Assistant Role Title Trainer Instructor I Role Code 29111-FP FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 280W1274 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-Provost Woodbridge Work Location Prince William - 153 Hiring Range $18/hr Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 5-Paraprofessionals Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

Schedule will vary based on the needs of the staff and department.

General Description Sensitive Position No Job Description

Assist faculty and lab trainers in preparation of biology labs: General Biology (BIO 101 and BIO 102), Anatomy and Physiology (BIO 141 and BIO 142) and Microbiology (BIO 150).

Duties And Tasks

• Work closely with biology faculty and lab trainers to prepare materials and supplies for biology labs, with an emphasis on microbiology.
• Maintain microbial cultures.
• Assist with properly disposing of lab materials and replacing lab equipment and supplies in an orderly fashion in the biology lab.
• Prepares materials and supplies for biology labs in a timely and organized manner.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday 8.30am – 5 pm, although the hours may vary with occasional evenings or weekends.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA’s/Required Qualifications Required KSAs:

• Knowledge of biology curriculum, lab practices, and safety protocol.
• Knowledge of basic chemistry lab equipment and techniques for making solutions of desired concentration and dilutions of stock solutions.
• Ability to work weekdays with some occasional evenings and weekends
• Ability to perform biology culturals
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Time management skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working in a biology lab setting.
• Experience maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment
• Experience with customer service

Additional Considerations

Additional Considerations

• Experience preparing laboratory materials for college level science classes.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

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Posting Number WGE_3514P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 10/15/2026 Job Close Date 11/05/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.nvcc.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive …