Lab Assistant Jobs in Schenectady, NY (NOW HIRING)

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college and is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.
Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team on the Classified Staff and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.
Department: Applied Technologies
Laboratory Assistant, HVAC
HV-CS-8638
To be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must have been legal residents of New York State for at least FOUR months immediately preceding the date of the test. Pursuant to subdivision 4a of Sec. 23 of the Civil Service Law, preference may be given to successful candidates who have been legal residents of the municipality to which the appointment is to be made for at least FOUR months preceding the date of the written test.
This is a provisional appointment. Selected candidate will need to sit, pass and be eligible on the next available Rensselaer County Civil Service Exam for Laboratory Assistant to be considered for permanent appointment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from High School or possession of an equivalency diploma and two years of full time paid experience working in a particular kind of scientific or technical laboratory or performing skilled services in the particular technical occupation or trade associated with the specific title: or graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's Degree in the scientific or technical field indicated in the title; or an equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated above.
Will need to possess or obtain an EPA 608 Certification within 6 months of employment.
DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Laboratory Assistant performs work under direct supervision of the Department Chair of Applied Technologies and/or his/her designee with latitude allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the assignments in accordance with defined procedures. The Laboratory Assistant reports to the Department Chair of Applied Technologies and performs the following duties:
• Constructs, assembles, and maintains HRS (HVAC) laboratory equipment.
• Orders, maintains, and controls inventory of laboratory supplies to include refrigerants, equipment, supplies, and tools.
• Issues lab equipment and supplies to students and assists in student services performed by the Applied Technologies Department.
• Maintains the cleanliness of laboratories, storage areas, and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of related records and reports to include the Applied Technologies Department's inventory of equipment and furnishings.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs to laboratory equipment.
• Performs related tasks as required.
• Works with Lab Assistant colleagues in the Applied Technologies Department to ensure all programs are supplied and maintained.
This is a 40-hour 12-month position with an hourly rate of $25.90.
Visit our Employment Opportunities page www.hvcc.edu/jobs to apply to this search by the close date of August 28, 2026.
Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee's spouse and children free tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy. If you're employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans
Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.
Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.