Chemistry and Biochemistry Lab Teaching Assistant

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 16,531; Part time

Job summary

A public university in Utah is seeking a Chemistry and Biochemistry Lab Teaching Assistant who will coordinate assignments and assist students during lab sessions. The ideal candidate must be a student at the university, ideally majoring in Chemistry or a related field, with a strong verbal communication ability and attention to detail. This is a pooled position, offering an hourly rate of $12.

Qualifications

• Must be a student at Weber State University.
• Should have a final grade of 'A' or 'B' in chemistry courses and labs.
• Excellent verbal communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist students during the lab sessions.
• Coordinate assignments and lab experiments.
• Grade lab reports as required by the instructor.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Ability to work well with others

Attention to details

Education

Student at Weber State University

Final Grade of “A” or “B” in chemistry courses and labs

Job description

Chemistry and Biochemistry Lab Teaching Assistant

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title

Chemistry and Biochemistry Lab Teaching Assistant

Requisition Number

H00064P

Position Category

Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location

Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Pay Grade

Hourly Pay Rate

$12.00

Job Summary

Lab Teaching Assistant will be working in a Chemistry and Biochemistry lab with an instructor and coordinating assignments and lab experiments. Assist students during the lab, grading lab reports if needed for instructor. Must be consistent and reliable in attending to assigned duties.

Student TA’s may be needed in the following Chemistry and Biochemistry labs 1115, 1125, 1135, 1215, 1225, 2315, 2325, 3075 or higher level labs.

**This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

Required Qualifications

• Student at Weber State University.
• Final Grade of “A” or “B” in chemistry courses and labs.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Attention to details.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to Chemistry and Biochemistry majors or other related majors.
• Preference given to applicants who are Federal Work Study eligible.
• Work Study eligible preferred. If you are unsure if you are eligible for the Federal Work Study Program, contact the Financial Aid office at 801-626-7569.

Application Process

To apply, complete the online application and attach a resume, copy of your transcripts, and list of references.

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Due to the Affordable Care Act ( ACA ), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

Work Study eligible preferred. If you are unsure if you are eligible for the Federal Work Study Program, contact the Financial Aid office at 801-626-7569.

**This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

Physical Activity

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.; Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.; Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.; Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position.; Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.; Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.; Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly.; Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.; Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls requiring exertion of forces greater than sedentary work.

Visual Acuity

Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.; Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).

Supplemental Questions

• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Public Job Posting
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • Website
  • Other
• What chemistry courses have you completed?

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts
• List of References with Contact Info

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts