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Electrical Lab Assistant Jobs in Massachusetts (NOW HIRING)

Instructional Lab Technician

Boston, MA

$20.75 - $27.50/hr

Reporting to the Assistant Director for ECE Labs and Safety in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), the Instructional Lab Technician provides essential technical and ...

Lab Technician

Wilmington, MA ยท On-site

$40 - $44/hr

Support electrical, mechanical, and chemical testing activities * Troubleshoot hardware, sensor ... Support automation efforts and data collection workflows using Python * Assist with experiment ...

Electrical Engineer

North Reading, MA ยท On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

... during development and testing. * Assist with Design Verification Testing (DVT) and other ... Familiarity with lab tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and logic analyzers.

This role encompasses the full project lifecycle, including initial design, lab debugging, system ... and assist with FPGA design tasks, while helping support existing products. * Assist with project ...

This role encompasses the full project lifecycle, including initial design, lab debugging, system ... and assist with FPGA design tasks, while helping support existing products. * Assist with project ...

Electrical Engineer

Cambridge, MA ยท On-site

$123K - $165K/yr

Build, wire, and bring up prototype boards and hardware, and assist with rework and integration ... Debug and troubleshoot hardware issues using standard lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes ...

The Electronic Lab Manager supports the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) Department by ... teaching assistants * Ability to fabricate samples for mechanical and electrical testing

Technologists respond with the team to patient distress situations and assist with equipment ... Monitors and records hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data by operating - hemodynamic and ...

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Electrical Lab Assistant information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an electrical lab assistant?

To thrive as an Electrical Lab Assistant, you need a solid understanding of electrical principles, basic circuit design, and lab safety practices, typically supported by a relevant associate degree or technical diploma. Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and data logging software is commonly required. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities help you work accurately and collaborate with engineers or researchers. These skills and qualities are essential for ensuring precise experimental results, maintaining safety, and supporting efficient lab operations.

What are some common challenges faced by electrical lab assistants, and how can they be addressed?

Electrical Lab Assistants often encounter challenges such as troubleshooting complex circuitry, maintaining lab safety protocols, and managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines. To address these, it's important to develop strong organizational skills, stay updated on safety regulations, and cultivate attention to detail. Regular communication with supervisors and team members also helps resolve technical issues efficiently and ensures experiments run smoothly.

What is the difference between Electrical Lab Assistant vs Electrical Technician?

AspectElectrical Lab AssistantElectrical Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications like OSHA or basic electrical safetyTechnical diploma or associate degree in electrical technology; relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentLaboratory settings, testing facilities, manufacturing labsFieldwork, installation sites, maintenance facilities
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with testing, preparing equipment, data recordingInstalling, repairing, troubleshooting electrical systems

Electrical Lab Assistants primarily support testing and laboratory tasks, while Electrical Technicians handle installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Both roles require technical knowledge, but Technicians typically have more advanced training and perform more complex tasks.

What is an electrical lab assistant?

Electrical Lab Assistants are professionals who support engineers and scientists in laboratories by setting up, operating, and maintaining electrical equipment and instruments. They assist in conducting experiments, recording data, and ensuring that lab safety protocols are followed. Their role is essential in the research and development process, as they help prepare materials, troubleshoot equipment, and document results. Electrical Lab Assistants often work in academic, industrial, or research settings and require a strong understanding of electrical concepts and laboratory practices.
What cities in Massachusetts are hiring for Electrical Lab Assistant jobs? Cities in Massachusetts with the most Electrical Lab Assistant job openings:
Infographic showing various Electrical Lab Assistant job openings in Massachusetts as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Lab Assistant of HVAC & R

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology

Roxbury, MA โ€ข On-site

$75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago


Job description

Description:

Who We Are:


Are you ready to work at a dynamic institution that believes in higher education with lower obstacles? Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (now known as Franklin Cummings Tech) is a nationally accredited non-profit, technical college serving Eastern Massachusetts and beyond. The college was seeded in 1791 with funds from the estate of Benjamin Franklin given to the City of Boston to proliferate access to education and level the playing field for aspiring talent with meager financial means.

Today, Franklin Cummings Tech continues to build on that legacy by offering post-secondary education in high-demand technical and skilled trade fields that lead to excellent careers. Our majors intentionally focus on select industries connected to sustainability and the clean energy transition including electric vehicle technology, smart manufacturing, practical electricity, power engineering, heat pumps/HVAC, biotechnology, automation, construction management, and more.


With a mission to deliver transformative technical and trade education that leads to economic advancement, we offer a unique mix of certificate and degree-granting programs that appeal to enterprising students and respond to employer’s demand for a well-prepared workforce. Intentional partnerships with the industries we serve coupled with high graduation and job placement rates, recently attracted the largest philanthropic gift in the history of the college from the Cummings Foundation.


Last year, Franklin Cummings Tech educated more than 1,000 learners across three student types: 1) certificate and degree seekers, 2) continuing education clients, and 3) high schoolers pursuing early college. As further evidence that our mission holds resonance, this year the college tracked a 25% year-over-year jump in fall new student enrollment and applications soared.

We seek team members who are optimistic, entrepreneurial, data-informed, and excited about the prospect of continuing to strategically increase student success outcomes and total enrollment from 1,000 learners today to at least 1,500 learners by 2030. Join us in this mission-driven work!


Job Summary:


Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is looking to hire an HVACR lab assistant to assist first semester students with the basic HVACR fundamentals lab assignments. If you like working with students and have electrical and refrigeration lab experience through a trade school or experience working in the field as an HVAC apprentice, and have a high school diploma or GED.


Requirements:

Major Duties and Responsibilities & Key responsibilities of Lab Assistant:

  • Be fluent in English and great oral communications skills.
  • Availability to meet with students when needed.
  • Use of course texts, outlines, and other curriculum materials in accordance with college and department policies. Any deviations from the course syllabus must be approved by the department chair.
  • Respond to instructor, chair and administrative requests in a timely manner and complete all responsibilities effectively; prompt in keeping appointments, attending meetings (when possible), starting classes on time.

Assist HVAC Instructor in lab projects with students, maintain lab clean and organized, and keep inventory of electrical stockrooms.

  • Maintaining accurate student attendance in the CANVAS LMS. Provide adequate support to students and maintain a respectful, professional rapport.
  • Participation in communications with the college and department. This includes utilizing the college Dropout Detective warning system to alert advisors when students falter.
  • Demonstrate effective lab technic including preparation, meeting course goals, organization and presentation of material, student involvement, and Lab management.
  • Adhere to lab safety protocols.

The salary for this position is $75.00 per hour.


Please note: Franklin Cummings Tech is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without sponsorship to be considered for this position at Franklin Cummings Tech.


Franklin Cummings Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.