Chemistry and Biochemistry Lab Teaching Assistant

Chemistry and Biochemistry Lab Teaching Assistant

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Position Title

Chemistry and Biochemistry Lab Teaching Assistant

Requisition Number

H00064P

Position Category

Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location

Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Pay Grade

Hourly Pay Rate

$12.00

Lab Teaching Assistant will be working in a Chemistry and Biochemistry lab with an instructor and coordinating assignments and lab experiments. Assist students during the lab, grading lab reports if needed for instructor. Must be consistent and reliable in attending to assigned duties.

Student TA’s may be needed in the following Chemistry and Biochemistry labs 1115, 1125, 1135, 1215, 1225, 2315, 2325, 3075 or higher level labs.

** This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

• Student at Weber State University.
• Final Grade of “A” or “B” in chemistry courses and labs.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Attention to details.

• Preference given to Chemistry and Biochemistry majors or other related majors.
• Preference given to applicants who are Federal Work Study eligible.
• Work Study eligible preferred. If you are unsure if you are eligible for the Federal Work Study Program, contact the Financial Aid office at .

To apply, complete the online application and attach a resume, copy of your transcripts, and list of references.

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Due to the Affordable Care Act ( ACA ), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

Work Study eligible preferred. If you are unsure if you are eligible for the Federal Work Study Program, contact the Financial Aid office at .

** This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

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Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.;
Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls requiring exertion of forces greater than sedentary work.

Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.;
Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).

• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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• What chemistry courses have you completed?

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts
• List of References with Contact Info

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts