Chemical Stockroom Assistant

Dominican University; River Forest (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Dominican University in River Forest, IL, seeks a Chemical Stockroom Assistant to support the department's stockroom operations, labeling, inventory, and safety documentation. Under supervision, you will assist with prep for teaching labs and maintain compliance with chemical handling rules.

This hourly student position offers practical lab operations experience, a Fall 2026 start, and an opportunity to develop organizational skills in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory control and stockroom organization.
• Familiarity with safety documentation and labeling requirements.
• Ability to monitor inventory, expirations, and labeling accurately.

Responsibilities

• Maintain chemical inventory records and supervise labeling, dating, and storage of chemicals and supplies.
• Organize storage according to compatibility and safety requirements.
• Monitor stock levels, expiration dates, damaged containers, and missing labels.

Skills

Inventory management

Stockroom organization

Safety documentation

Regulatory compliance

Laboratory support

Education

General Chemistry (1 year)

Organic Chemistry (1 year)

Job description

TITLE: Chemical Stockroom Assistant

FLSA Status: Hourly
REPORTS TO: Senior Lecturer
OPEN TO: Undergraduate Students
AVAILABLE: Fall 2026
HOURLY RATE: 15.00

Position Summary

The Student Chemical Stockroom Assistant supports the safe, organized, and efficient operation of the chemistry department’s chemical stockroom and related laboratory support areas. Under supervision, the student assists with chemical inventory, storage, labeling, safety documentation, stockroom organization, and preparation of materials for teaching laboratories. This position provides practical experience in laboratory operations, chemical safety, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Maintaining chemical inventory records; receiving, identifying, labeling, dating, and properly storing chemicals and supplies; organizing storage according to compatibility and safety requirements; and monitoring stock levels, expiration dates, damaged containers, and missing labels.

Required

1 year of general chemistry

Preferred

1 year General Chemistry, 1 year OrganicChemistry

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods during laboratory sessions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a laboratory coat, safety goggles, and gloves.