Work Study: Chemistry Stockroom/Instrumentation/Demos Student Associate
The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT
•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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 may be substituted as appropriate.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- UTSaver voluntary retirement programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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