Work Study: Chemistry Stockroom​/Instrumentation​/Demos Student Associate

Job Posting

Title:

Work Study:
Chemistry Stockroom/Instrumentation/Demos Student Associate

Hiring Department:
Department of Chemistry

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

19

FLSA Status:
To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest

Start Date:

Ongoing

Position Duration:
Limited Duration Based on Business Need

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Purpose For Fall 2026, the Chemistry department has multiple (Work-Study only) positions available to support the day-to-day operation of chemistry teaching labs by helping prepare and maintain the materials, equipment, and safety standards students, TAs, and faculty depend on. These roles help students build clear and organized communication skills, sound and inclusive decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities, and a strong sense of integrity and accountability in their work with others.

• A-Chem, P-Chem, O-Chem, Gen Chem/Inorganic
• Prepare teaching lab spaces by restocking solutions, reagents, equipment, and consumables
• Prepare stock solutions, reagents, supplies, and equipment for student use
• Monitor compliance with safety standards by students, TAs, faculty, and staff
• Provide first line customer service to lab students interacting with the stockroom

• Prepare instruments before lab sessions, ensuring proper setup
• Perform routine startup and shutdown procedures on analytical equipment following the Instrument Check Instructions (e.g., spectrophotometers, chromatographs)
• Carry out basic troubleshooting and maintenance tasks under supervision
• Report equipment issues and coordinate with staff for service needs
• Keep lab environments clean and organized.
• Weekly gas cylinders gauge reading and replacement if necessary
• Update the computer system regularly and perform backup testing of data
• Stockroom duties as assigned
• Follow all safety protocols and proper lab practices

• Assist with the preparation, delivery, and clean‑up procedures for classroom demonstrations.
• Prepare teaching lab spaces by restocking solutions, reagents, equipment, and consumables
• Prepare stock solutions, reagents, supplies, and equipment for student use
• Monitor compliance with safety standards by students, TAs, faculty, and staff
• Provide first line customer service to lab students interacting with the stockroom

• Current undergraduate at UT Austin enrolled/registered for the current semester, and in good academic standing.
• Previous completion of a chemistry lab course at UT.
• Financial Aid Work-Study recipient for the 26-27 school year (instructions for accessing and sharing any Work Study Award you may have can be found here).
• Confidently navigate safety protocols, emergency procedures, and comply with lab-specific, UT Environmental Health & Safety-specific, state, and national rules and regulations.
• Capacity to learn quickly, improvise solutions to unforeseen obstacles, and adapt to a fast-paced, go-with-the-flow environment.
• Ability to work efficiently in Google Apps, including Google Sheets, as well as Microsoft Excel.
• Relevant education and experience