Physical Science Lab Assistant – Temporary

Physical Science Lab Assistant – Temporary

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Position Information (Default Section)

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

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.

Physical Science Lab Supervisor

none

Equivalency/Substitution: 60 credit hours toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Physics, or a related field

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

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

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

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :
The work is light work which requires the person in this position to occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
This position requires the person to have visual ability, corrected, to observe and detect signs of hazards and obstacles that may cause injury to students and staff in the science lab. This position requires the person to lift and/or carry equipment weighing 60 pounds with or without the use of auxiliary aids. Work is performed in a relatively safe and secure work environment.

Exposed to human blood, other potentially infectious material, and chemical hazards. Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Work is performed using a flexible work schedule including daytime, evening, and Saturday hours and also including up to three nights per week as assigned.

none

Quarterly compliance training as assigned by institution

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

Department Physical Science Lab

Job Open Date 08/06/2025

Open Until Filled No

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Monitors and guides students in individual lab exercises; answers questions…