Chemistry Laboratory Assistant-student position

North Central College; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Naperville, IL, is looking for a Chemistry Laboratory Assistant-student. In this role, you will assist in preparing chemistry laboratory kits and maintaining laboratory equipment. Applicants must have completed Chemistry 141 and 142 and be enrolled in Organic Chemistry lab. This position is ideal for students looking to gain hands-on experience in a laboratory environment, working part-time for about 5-15 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Chemistry 141 and 142 lecture and lab coursework.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory glassware and equipment required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Laboratory Manager with the preparation of laboratory kits.
• Maintain and restock laboratory chemicals and equipment.
• Clean and maintain laboratory glassware stock.

Skills

Knowledge of laboratory glassware and equipment

Ability to demonstrate safe handling of chemicals

Good verbal communication skills

Good written communication skills

Education

Completion of Chemistry 141 and 142 with a grade of 'C' or higher

Enrollment in Organic Chemistry lecture and lab or completion with 'C' or higher

Job description

Chemistry Laboratory Assistant-student position

Position Title Chemistry Laboratory Assistant-student position

Department

Division

Division College of Arts & Sciences

Supervisor Title Chemistry - Physics Laboratory Manager/Chemical Hygiene Officer

Description of Job Duties

The Chemistry Laboratory Assistant assists the Laboratory Manager with the preparation of chemistry laboratory kits, including apparatus set-up and solutions preparations. The Laboratory Assistant maintains and restocks the laboratory chemicals and equipment stock and maintains/cleans laboratory glassware stock.

Do the job duties for this position include any driving requirements? No

Job Qualifications

The successful applicant will have completed the lecture and laboratory coursework of Chemistry 141 and 142 with a letter grade of “C” or higher and be enrolled in Organic Chemistry lecture and lab or have already completed the series of courses with a letter grade of “C” or higher. The applicant should have a basic knowledge of laboratory glassware and equipment in addition to being able to demonstrate the safe and proper handling of chemicals and laboratory equipment. The successful Laboratory Assistant works well in a group setting but can also work independently and without direct supervision. Good verbal and written communication skills are a plus.

Will this position be working with minors? No

Approximate number of work hours per week

Approximate number of work hours per week 5-15

EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 630-637-5757 or [e-mail]
Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Open Date

Open Date 01/10/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently enrolled as a North Central College student?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please select the answer that best describes your student work authorization:
  • I am authorized to work for any US employer and can provide documentation, if hired.
  • I am an international student with a US social security number authorized for campus work.
  • I am an international student and will need to apply for a US social security number, if hired.
  • I cannot provide US work authorization.
• * Have you completed the lecture and laboratory coursework of Chemistry 141 and 142 with a letter grade of “C” or higher?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you currently enrolled in Organic Chemistry lecture and lab earning a letter grade of "C" or higher, or have you already completed the series of courses and received a letter grade of “C” or higher?
  • Yes
  • No