Physical Science Lab Assistant – Temporary

Physical Science Lab Assistant – Temporary

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Position Information

Classification

Title:

Temporary Non-Exempt

Working Title:

Physical Science Lab Assistant – Temporary

Datatel Position A

Annual

Hours:

Up to 25 hours weekly, not to exceed 1000 hours annually

Placement Range: $15.50 per hour

Position Type:
Temporary Part-time

Job Category:
Non-Exempt

General Description

This position prepares (sets-up, maintains, and takes down) the lab for student activities in the chemistry and physics area of the Physical Science Center and in related group labs; cleans and organizes the labs; maintains lab safety; makes the reagents, maintains equipment, and tutors students in the Physical Science Center; maintains inventory; schedules appointments as needed; makes sure that the lab professors and students have an easy transition into the lab space;

and ensures that the setup is well maintained to prevent variations in between the labs in terms of reagents and setup.

Reports To

Physical Science Lab Supervisor

Required Qualifications

Associate Degree in Chemistry, Physics, or a related field. Equivalent: 60 credit hours toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Physics, or a related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge:

• Safety procedures for storing, handling, and disposing of hazardous materials.
• Laboratory equipment, materials, procedures, and theoretical concepts.

Skills:

• Dealing with human relations issues.
• Using basic algebra, trigonometry, etc. to solve elementary chemistry and physics problems (e.g., molarity, normality, percentages by weight or volume).
• Communicating verbally.

Abilities:

• Observe and detect signs of hazards and obstacles that may cause injury to students and staff in the Science Lab.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

The work is light and may require occasional exertion up to 20 pounds of force. The position requires visual ability and the ability to lift or carry equipment up to 60 pounds with or without aids. Work is performed in a relatively safe environment and may involve exposure to chemical hazards. A flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and nights, may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

None.

Required Training

Quarterly compliance training as assigned by the institution.

Work Hours

Monday through Friday; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with some evenings and weekends during peak periods.

Department

Physical Science Lab.

Job Open Date

08/06/2025.

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled.

HR Contact

Human Resources at , Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Posting Number

Student, Work Study,

Job Duties

• Monitors and guides students in individual lab exercises; answers questions regarding computer software and other resource materials.
• Schedules appointments and tutors students in chemistry and physics courses on a walk-in basis during Center’s hours.
• Communicates with professors for upcoming semesters; sets up, maintains, and takes down labs for the next period; prepares materials; assembles, disassembles, cleans, organizes, and stores equipment needed for individual and group laboratory experiments.
• Organizes back and storage rooms for stock; prepares laboratory solutions and standard and special reagents; calculates solutions of specified molarities, formalities, or percent composition.
• Explains…