Lab TA
About The Position
In this position, you will assist professors with laboratory work including but not limited to prep, grading, set-up and tear down and/or in-lab assistance. Expectations Follow prep and set-up/tear down directions carefully. Read the lab experiment ahead of time even if you have done it before. Ask for clarification on any unclear points. Show up to lab on time with goggles and appropriate attire see the Lab Safety Agreement. Utilize the time at the beginning of lab to grade any quizzes or look over any prelab notebook assignments associated with the lab session. Walk around during the lab session to closely observe student work. Help alert students to incorrect or unsafe lab practices when you see them. Help manage organization and collection of stacks of completed assignments. Clean up and put away supplies, chemicals, and equipment as assigned. Interact with each student demonstrating God’s love for them. If you TA in the last lab section of the week, plan to help put chemicals and equipment away. Students must complete FERPA training and abide by school FERPA policies. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Successfully completed the course or an equivalent course as determined by the department.
- Recommended for the position by a professor in the department.
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must be able to remain standing for extended periods (2+ hours).
- Will work with hazards associated with the lab that they are supporting.
Responsibilities
- Assist professors with laboratory work including prep, grading, set-up and tear down, and in-lab assistance.
- Follow prep and set-up/tear down directions carefully.
- Read the lab experiment ahead of time.
- Ask for clarification on any unclear points.
- Show up to lab on time with goggles and appropriate attire.
- Grade quizzes or look over prelab notebook assignments at the beginning of lab.
- Observe student work during the lab session.
- Alert students to incorrect or unsafe lab practices.
- Manage organization and collection of completed assignments.
- Clean up and put away supplies, chemicals, and equipment as assigned.
- Interact with each student demonstrating God’s love for them.
- Help put chemicals and equipment away if TAing in the last lab section of the week.
- Complete FERPA training and abide by school FERPA policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
