Chemistry Lab Assistant Student Employee, #0883

Oakton College • Des Plaines, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chemistry Lab Assistant Student Employee will assist the Chemistry department in organizing and maintaining a clean and safe chemistry laboratory. Daily tasks include setting up and tearing down labs, preparing chemical solutions, cleaning equipment and communicating issues to the lab supervisor. Campus Location: Des Plaines Length of Employment: Spring 2026 with opportunity to renew. Can a student do homework in this position? Rarely Hours Available: Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:00 - 8:00 pm Thursday: 9:00 am- 5:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am- 2:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am- 3:30 pm Flexible based on student schedule. Schedule Flexibility: Flexible based on needs of the department or student schedule. Evening hours are available.

Requirements

• Enrolled in at least one summer credit course and/or be enrolled in at least six credit hours during the subsequent fall semester.
• Must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher and be in good standing at Oakton College.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• 1 semester of college chemistry or 1 year of high school chemistry required.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment.
• Must be willing to follow all safety protocols for working in a Chemistry laboratory, including wearing PPE, or proper protective equipment (safety glasses, lab coat), and dress properly (long pants, shoes that completely cover the feet, long hair confined, etc).
• Solid communication skills.
• Dependable and efficient.

Responsibilities

• Helps to set up experiments, make solutions, clean and maintain laboratories in the chemistry area.
• Clean glassware & instruments, restocks shelves.
• During semester breaks, clean student drawers, and laboratory equipment.
• Able to work with a team and independently, able to multitask & quick learner.
• Some computer knowledge (Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Suite).
• Adhere to written and verbal safety rules.
• Must be dependable and efficient.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees