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Undergraduate Chemistry Lab Assistant

Company:
Eastern Kentucky University
Location:
Richmond, KY, 40475
Posted:
May 21, 2024
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Title: Undergraduate Chemistry Lab Assistant Position Type: Student Search Type: External - minimum 7 days Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs Position Location: Richmond Campus Driver Classification: Non-Driver FLSA: Non-Exempt Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8.00 per hour Contact Person: Rachel Velez Job Summary/Basic Functions The Department of Chemistry is seeking undergraduate student laboratory assistants to assist with the coverage of laboratory courses under the supervision of the laboratory course coordinator and a faculty supervisor.

Responsibilities include: Attend trainings, pre-lab discussion, preparing for the laboratory by completing the experiment themselves or shadowing an experienced teaching assistant, ensuring safety of students, and grading/recording reports for their lab section(s). Assistants must be available during scheduled lab class meetings as well as prep time outside of class.

Appointment is for the Summer 2024 semester, with option to renew as openings are available.

Successful candidates must be enrolled full-time at EKU and meet eligibility requirements for Federal Work Study and/or Institutional Work Study.

They must have completed CHE 325 and CHE 362 and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for all courses taken.

Candidates pursuing a degree in Chemistry or related STEM program are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities include: Attend trainings, pre-lab discussion, preparing for the laboratory by completing the experiment themselves or shadowing an experienced teaching assistant, ensuring safety of students, and grading/recording all lab reports for their lab section(s). Assistant will be paid for time spent in and out of the lab.

Minimum Qualifications * Must be enrolled at EKU Preferred Qualifications: Completion of CHE 325 and CHE 362 and a minimum GPA of 3.0 for all courses taken Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

Special Instructions: This position may require completion of confidentiality, data safety & security, or other trainings.

Open Until Filled: No AA/EEO Statement Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.

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