Chemistry Lab Assistant - Student Worker (Part-Time)

Delaware Valley University; Doylestown Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, PA is seeking a part-time Student Worker to assist in advanced chemistry laboratories, including Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry. The role begins with training from an experienced assistant and progresses to independent work while mentoring a future student. Responsibilities include taking inventories, conditioning equipment, preparing samples, and keeping the lab clean throughout the week.

Qualifications

• Completed general chemistry courses including the lab component.
• Safety course with the DelVal Chemistry department completed.
• Enrolled in or completed advanced chemistry laboratory courses.

Responsibilities

• Take inventories at the beginning of each semester and notify the professor of necessary purchases.
• Condition commonly used equipment such as pH meters.
• Prepare chemical samples for student experiments, e.g., pre-stained protein samples for SDS-PAGE.
• Clean and organize the lab space before and after each week’s lab.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

General Chemistry (lab courses)

Safety training in chemistry

Advanced chemistry laboratory courses

Job description

Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, PA is seeking a part-time Student Worker to assist in advanced chemistry laboratories, including Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry. The role begins with training from an experienced assistant and progresses to independent work while mentoring a future student. Responsibilities include taking inventories, conditioning equipment, preparing samples, and keeping the lab clean throughout the week.