Chemistry Lab Student Assistant – STUDENTS ONLY (Federal Work Study)

Title: Chemistry Lab Student Assistant – STUDENTS ONLY (Federal Work Study)

Salary Range: $13.00/hour

Standard Hours: Up to 20

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Gateway Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Gateway Boone

Department: Arts & Sciences

Job Summary

Gateway Community and Technical College invites applications for the (Student Only) Part-Time position of Chemistry Lab Student Assistant. The part-time Lab Assistant will assist the chemistry department instructor in organizing and maintaining a clean and safe chemistry laboratory.

Job Duties:

• Organize, inventory, and label chemicals and supplies in the chemistry laboratory.
• Help prepare stock solutions, clean glassware, and assist in general laboratory duties.
• Assist chemistry instructor as necessary to maintain a safe and clean laboratory.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Work Hours: Up to 20 hours per week; flexible between 8 AM - 6 PM Monday through Friday.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to pay attention to detail, follow specific instructions, and perform math calculations up to a college algebra level.
• Willingness to learn about chemistry, chemical hazards, and OSHA guidelines.
• Dependable, able to maintain an agreed-upon schedule, professional, courteous, and able to work well with the supervisor and others.
• Understand and follow safety procedures. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Chemistry or physical science major preferred.