Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences - Teaching Lab Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Lab Assistant

Department: Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences

Supervisor: Dr. Brad Clark

Starting Rate of Pay: $12.00

Length of Time: Per Semester

Department Description

The Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences department of the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy is composed of faculty members with expertise in pharmacology, toxicology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, and pharmaceutical chemistry. Faculty regularly contribute to the scientific body comprising the field of pharmacy.

Job Description

Incumbent will work with faculty lab coordinators to assist in the operation of the Pharmaceutics Clinical Chemistry Lab and Advanced Compounding Labs.

Job Location/ Hours Required

The candidate will perform most/all job duties in the Pharmacy Skills Labs in Congdon Hall. Hours may vary depending on the job requirements; however, the maximum total number of hours a student employee may work per week is 20 hours. This position requires up to 10 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

Meeting with faculty (Dr. Brad Clark) every week for one hour for planning and execution of lab activities

Report each week with the activities or duties performed via email

Making and Editing Compounding Sterile and Non-sterile Videos for Lab instruction during Summer, Fall and Spring

Editing Lab Manuals for Fall and Spring labs

Set up all lab equipment, divide chemicals, set up printers and labels for running lab sessions every week during the Fall and Spring Semesters

Check the equipment for periodical maintenance

Plan resources, equipment, and supplies for running specific labs

Preparation and/or review of lab documentation

Set up lab for make-up labs and additional sessions

Assist with grading products and sterile check offs

Maintain organization of inventory in stock room, and perform inventory control and identifying items to order

Effective communication with faculty is needed for this position

Required Qualifications:

Undergraduate science degree (BS, BA) that included wet labs in chemistry and/or biology, OR P2 or P3 pharmacy student with or without previous undergraduate degree.

Desired Skills:

Must have a minimum overall GPA 0f 3.0

Pharmacy student (P2 or P3) preferred

Strong understanding of chemistry and/or biology laboratory activities.

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