Chemistry/Biochemistry Lab Assistant - Institutional Student Worker

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia is seeking a part-time Chemistry/Biochemistry Lab Assistant. This role involves preparation for lab sessions, assisting students, and ensuring safety in the lab environment. Students pursuing chemistry degrees are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia.
• Completion of required Chemistry courses is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for laboratory periods in advance.
• Assist students with their experiments.
• Help professors with lab setup and cleanup.

Skills

Laboratory preparation

Student assistance

Safety promotion

Education

Enrollment in a minimum of six (6) credit hours at UNG

Successful completion of Chemistry lecture and lab

Job description

Job Title: Chemistry/Biochemistry Lab Assistant - Institutional Student Worker
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 283759
About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Laboratory Assistant in the Chemistry department. Student will report directly to the instructor in charge of the course. Successful completion of the Chemistry lecture and lab you are TAing for is required. Preference will be given to chemistry majors and students with prior experience as a laboratory assistant.

Responsibilities

• Preparing in advance for the laboratory period.
• Assisting students in the performance of their experiments.
• Assisting professor with laboratory set up and clean up.
• Promoting safety in the laboratory.
• Assisting in the preparation and set-up of upcoming experiments.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• Successful completion of the Chemistry lecture and lab you are TAing for is required.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover letter

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This role is not considered a position of trust.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.