Science Lab Supervisor

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State 

Position Details

Posted: July 23, 2026
Level: Community College Professional 17, 12-month, tenure track position
Employment Type: Standard
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: October 2026
Work Location: CT State Capital (950 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103)
Work Modality: On-site; Position is not remote
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Position Summary

The Science Lab Supervisor oversees all laboratory operations supporting science courses each semester, including the management of laboratories, preparation rooms, storage and study areas, and the designated hazardous waste site. The role includes ordering materials and supplies, collaborating with the Department Chair on budget management, and preparing labs to ensure timely and accurate setup for instructional activities. In addition, the Science Lab Supervisor serves as the department’s Biological Hygiene Officer and Chemical Hygiene Officer, ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and institutional safety regulations while maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-organized laboratory environment.

This position operates in close coordination with the CT State Director of Environmental Health and Safety, ensuring alignment between academic laboratory operations and CT State environmental health and safety objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, Department Chair, Division Director, Associate Dean, Dean, School Dean or other administrator, the Science Lab Supervisor is responsible for these duties through effective performance in these essential duties:

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervision and Leadership
• Laboratory Preparation and Turnover Management
• Safety, Hazardous Waste, and Compliance (including Biological and Chemical Hygiene Officer responsibilities)
• Coordination of Specialized Equipment Maintenance and Repair
• Budget and Procurement
• Documentation and Data Management

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field together with two (2) or more years of related experience and one (1) or more years of supervisory experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Laboratory safety management, including hazardous waste, biological hygiene, and chemical hygiene compliance.
• Scientific equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 
• Budget management, procurement, and vendor coordination.
• Laboratory preparation and organization to support instructional programs.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal certification or training in Chemical Hygiene Officer and/or Biological Safety Officer practices

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $68,623 approximate annual

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following:

• A cover letter
• A current resume

In your cover letter, you must clearly address how your experience and skills align with each of the required and preferred qualifications.  The cover letter may be entered as text in the application system or uploaded as a single combined file with the resume.

Your resume must include the names of three (3) current professional references, including their titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers.

Important Notes:

• Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered
• Links to external resume or profile sites will not be accepted
• Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas.
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

Selection Process

After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline.

The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. 

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or nicholas.dagostino@ctstate.edu.

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.