Chemistry Lab Assistant

Fairmont State University; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairmont State University in Fairmont, WV, seeks a Chemistry Lab Assistant to keep labs operational, ensure safety, and support faculty research. You will help maintain supplies, manage equipment conditions, and assist instructors in daily activities.

As a Federal Work-Study student appointment, this on-campus role pays a base hourly rate of $13.00 and runs through the academic year. Reporting to Professor Sadia Noor, you will train and supervise student staff and collaborate with the Dept of

Qualifications

• Must possess knowledge of biology and lab operations.
• Experience with laboratory materials and some knowledge of lab equipment and lab safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Keep labs operational and compliant with established procedures.
• Ensure adequate supply of materials and proper equipment conditions.
• Direct lab support staff and student employees; provide training and enforce safety.
• Collaborate with instructors to support faculty research and STEM initiatives.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Lab operations

Lab safety protocols

Lab equipment familiarity

Job description

Student Requisition Number

2027119STP

Job Title

Chemistry Lab Assistant

Number of Positions Available

1

Funded by Federal Workstudy only

Yes

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

Various duties will be assigned as needed to keep labs operational, ensures lab operations are efficient, effective, and comply with established procedures This includes ensuring the adequate supply of necessary materials and the proper use and conditions of equipment and furnishings. Directing the work activities of all assigned laboratory support staff and/or student employees, as well as ensuring the proper training of and procedures for the laboratory to maintain the health and safety of all students and personnel. Job responsibilities require excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to manage infrastructure and material resources such as equipment, chemicals, specimens etc. Work is performed under limited supervision, through the use of specialized tools and established standards. Communicates and enforces laboratory safety rules to internal and external researchers working in the lab. Collaborates within instructors to serve as laboratory aids and support faculty research and support STEM grant initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess knowledge of biology and lab operations.
• Experience with laboratory materials and some knowledge of labequipment and lab safety protocols.

Student Appointment Length

Academic Year

Base Hourly Rate

13.00

Quicklink for Posting

https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/12104

Department

Dept of Natural Sciences

Employment Location

Main Campus

Position will report to (title)

Professor Sadia Noor

Anticipated Hire Date

11/5/2026

Job Posting Date

10/29/2026

Job Close Date

12/01/2026