Physical Science Lab Assistant

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and copy of transcript that confers highest degree or shows the completion of 60 credit hours toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Physics, or a related field.

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at , Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Position Information (Default Section)

Posting Number

Posting Number

Classification Title

Classification Title Staff

Working Title

Working Title Physical Science Lab Assistant

Datatel Position B

Annual Hours

Annual Hours 2080 Hours

Placement Range

Placement Range $15.07 - $16.96

Position Type

Position Type Regular

Job Category

Job Category Non-Exempt

This position prepares (sets-up, maintains, and takes down) the lab for student activities in chemistry and physics; cleans and organizes labs; maintains lab safety; prepare lab reagents, maintains equipment, and assists students in the Physical Science Center; maintains inventory; 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

Reports To Physical Science Lab Supervisor

What position(s) reports to this position?

None

Associate Degree in Chemistry, Physics, or a related field

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

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 (i.e., molarity, normality, percentages by weight or volume, etc.)

Communicating verbally

Abilities:

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 :

Medium work:
This position requires the person to occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force and frequently exert up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly 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.

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, or a related field.

Quarterly compliance training as assigned by institution

40 hours a week including nights and weekends as needed. Typical hours of operation for PSC are Monday through Thursday; 7:00am to 10:00pm, with some hours Friday and Saturday. Schedules are arranged per semester.

Department Physical Science Lab

Job Open Date 06/30/2026

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…