Physical Science Lab Assistant (PT)
About The Position
The Physical Science Lab Assistant prepares laboratory course materials according to faculty requests and course curricula, and helps maintain a quality, safe lab environment for students. The position reports to the Physical Science Lab Coordinator and the Dean for Mathematics and Sciences. The assistant sets up, resets, and takes down laboratory experiments; prepares chemical solutions and earth science, geology, and geography lab materials; and maintains lab spaces, equipment, and instruments. The role also supports inventory and supply ordering, faculty projects and events, chemical safety documentation, and student safety. The position is part-time, with a maximum of 25 hours per week and a Monday–Friday schedule of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is based at the Sugar Grove Campus, with no hybrid option.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of at least one college earth science lab course and/or chemistry course with laboratory.
- Ability to work independently and follow written and oral directions.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule that may include day and evening hours.
- Personal transportation available to travel between campuses if needed.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Good computer skills, including familiarity with Windows 11, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Ability to lift 35 pounds independently.
Responsibilities
- Prepare laboratory course materials in accordance with faculty requests and course curricula.
- Set up, reset for the next instructor, and take down laboratory experiments according to preparation sheets; store equipment and materials properly.
- Prepare chemical solutions according to established procedures, including standardization.
- Prepare materials and equipment for earth science, geology, and geography lab activities.
- Maintain lab areas in a clean and safe manner.
- Follow safety protocols in the Chemical Hygiene Plan, including proper waste disposal, use of personal protective equipment, and maintaining a clean workroom.
- Assist the Physical Science Lab Coordinator with maintenance of department equipment and instrumentation, such as pH meters, balances, melting point apparatus, water baths, ovens, centrifuges, titrators, hot plates, telescopes, Pasco sensors and equipment, microscopes, and a stream table.
- Assist with ordering and receiving materials and supplies.
- Inventory materials and supplies, update the Excel database as required, and alert the Physical Science Lab Coordinator when supplies are running low.
- Assist faculty with special projects and events, including scanning maps, National Geography Day, Wetlands well data collection, and GIS.
- Assist the Physical Science Lab Coordinator and instructors in helping assure student safety.
- Research Safety Data Sheets for chemicals and solutions and maintain current copies in binders.
- Complete mandatory laboratory safety and college compliance training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
