Chemistry Lab Technician - Teaching Labs & Equipment Prep

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg is seeking a Chemistry Lab Assistant to provide technical support for teaching laboratories. Responsibilities include preparing materials, setting up experiments, and maintaining equipment for student activities.

The role requires strong communication and troubleshooting skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and occasional evening support. A criminal conviction check is required.

Qualifications

• Two years of college chemistry with labs.
• Experience working in a lab environment.
• Experience using computers for data entry and record-keeping.
• Strong communication, organization, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to interact professionally with students, staff, and faculty.
• Customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance for chemistry teaching labs.
• Prepare laboratory materials and reagents for teaching labs.
• Set up apparatus for student experiments.
• Perform routine maintenance on instruments.
• Support instructional faculty during select evening hours and stockroom service.

Skills

Lab experience

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Data entry

Student interaction

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry

Job description

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg is seeking a Chemistry Lab Assistant to provide technical support for teaching laboratories. Responsibilities include preparing materials, setting up experiments, and maintaining equipment for student activities.

The role requires strong communication and troubleshooting skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and occasional evening support. A criminal conviction check is required.