Lab Student Employee; Chemistry

Position Details

Position Title: Lab Student Employee (Chemistry)

Posting Number: SE0021

Student

Employment Type

of Position: Lab

Academic Year:

Semester: Spring , Summer

Department: Physical Science

Supervisor: Jeannine Christensen

Direct Supervisor Email: christensenj

Direct Supervisor Phone: 708 974- 5530

Work Location: Main Campus

Good oral and written communication skills, Cleaning and maintenance, Lab preparation, Equipment distribution and maintenance, Organizational Skills, Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, Good Judgement

• Effectively Communicate:
  Student must have effective and clear verbal and written communication (including listening skills).
• Demonstrate Critical Thinking:
  Students must engage in critical thinking (problem solving, decision‑making, applied knowledge, creativity) to initiate and implement solutions to problems.
• Participate as a Productive Member of a Team:
  Student must use teamwork skills (relationship building, interpersonal skills) and become a contributor to the department.
• Utilize Information & Technology Effectively:
  Student must have current technology skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email, etc.)
• Implement Self-Management
  
  Skills:
  
  Student must be dependable with strong work habits; able to manage time and priorities, work independently, punctual and operate for the greater good & provide service to all.
• Cultural Inclusion:
  Student must demonstrate openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and value individuals’ differences.

Days Needed: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Times Needed: Mondays‑Fridays 8:00am-5:00pm flexible with the student’s schedule.

Students should have had chemistry and have familiarity with chemical equipment. Working in Chemistry Labs and Stockroom.

* This position may require a background check. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Posting Date: 02/04/2026

During the Fall and Spring, student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours per week and must be enrolled in 6 or more credit hours. During the Summer, holiday break and spring break student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 25 hours per week. Summer only, students must be enrolled in 3 or more credit hours.

Student employees must always maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
* This position may require a background check. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.