General Chemistry Lab Assistant

OVERVIEW

JOB TITLE: General Chemistry Lab Assistant

LOCATION: St. Paul Campus

PAY RATE: $16.50/Hr

JOB SUMMARY:

The student employees will attend all laboratory sessions, weekly lab meetings, and assist the Lab Instructor with running the labs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare for lab in advance by reading the full procedure and learning how to use all software and equipment
• Ensure all safety policies and procedures are properly followed in the laboratory
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste
• Answer student questions and assist in their completion of laboratory procedures
• Help instructor clean-up and reset laboratory space at the end of the lab session

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful candidates will be in at least their second year at St. Thomas
• Successful completion of CHEM 111 and CHEM 112 or CHEM 115
• Employees accepting an offer for this position must complete all training provided by the department for fulfillment of duties and functions before the first lab session
• Additional direction around specific procedures for Chemistry Labs may be provided by a supervisor

Please make sure to indicate in your application the time slots (i.e. Monday 7:30-11:30, Tuesday 1:30-4:30, etc.) that you are available to work.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for student employment, St. Thomas students must be degree seeking at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Students must be actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit. For further information on eligibility please see the Student Employee Toolkit on One StThomas.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including

disability and protected veteran status.