Chemistry Lab Assistant (Federal Work-Study)

Elgin Community College; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Elgin Community College is seeking a part-time lab assistant to support the chemistry department during Summer labs and prepare labs for Fall/Spring. This role involves assisting with routine lab work, preparing materials, and ensuring safety and organization in the lab.

Ideal candidates will have basic chemistry knowledge, data-entry skills with spreadsheets, and the ability to lift up to 30 lbs. This is a grant-funded, non-exempt position with a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Basic chemistry knowledge is required.
• Ability to enter data using spreadsheets.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs as part of duties.

Responsibilities

• Setting up chemistry labs.
• Preparing solutions for experiments.
• Washing glassware and maintaining clean lab spaces.
• Keeping track of inventory and supplies.

Skills

Basic chemistry knowledge

Data entry with spreadsheets

Lift up to 30 lbs

Job description

Elgin Community College is seeking a part-time lab assistant to support the chemistry department during Summer labs and prepare labs for Fall/Spring. This role involves assisting with routine lab work, preparing materials, and ensuring safety and organization in the lab.

Ideal candidates will have basic chemistry knowledge, data-entry skills with spreadsheets, and the ability to lift up to 30 lbs. This is a grant-funded, non-exempt position with a flexible schedule.