Chemistry Laboratory Assistant; Student

Job Title Chemistry Laboratory Assistant (Student)

Position Summary

The student assistant will help the Chemistry Lab Coordinator prep and clean up labs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Washing, cleaning and putting up labware.
• Cleaning and organizing various lab equipment.
• Cleaning and waste disposal of lab surfaces, chemicals, and trash.
• Preparation of solutions used in the various labs.
• Preparation/clean-up of each lab, including dispensing glassware, solutions, equipment, and other lab needs.
• Assist in chemical inventory and restock of chemicals.
• Retrieval of packages from the mailroom.
• Cleaning/organizing chemical/lab supply and stock

Education, Certifications and/or Licenses

Completion of General Chemistry I and II is preferred

Experience

• Chemistry/Biochemistry major students preferred.
• Students who have demonstrated proper laboratory techniques or have taken a General Chemistry I and II course are preferred.

• Knowledge of a General Chemistry course or skills in proper laboratory techniques.
• Able to use mathematical calculation in the preparation of solutions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Able to use mathematical calculation (including basic algebra) in preparation of solutions.
• Able to use lab equipment to perform acid/base titrations.
• Ability to work independently in an efficient manner.
• Ability to learn quickly and retain information.
• Ability to wash and clean all labware as needed.
• Ability to wipe and organizing various lab equipment.
• Cleaning and waste disposal of lab surfaces and trash.
• Knowledge and ability to prepare solutions used in the various labs.
• Able to listen effectively and follow orders.
• Ability to be reliable and consistent in work activities.
• Discretion in handling confidential matters, while complying with FERPA regulations.
• Ability to follow University and departmental procedures and policies.
• The lab coordinator will aid in refreshing necessary math/chemical skills as needed.
• Able to listen effectively and follow orders.
• Needs to be reliable and consistent in work activities
• Lab coordinator will aid in refreshing necessary math/chemical skills as needed.
• Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed.