Chemistry Teaching Assistant

The College of St. Scholastica; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN is seeking an undergraduate Chemistry Lab Assistant to support CHM 1040, CHM 1110, or CHM 2200 laboratories. You will assist teaching, monitor safety, and help ensure materials and experiments run smoothly.

The role emphasizes in-person attendance, strong organization, and knowledge of chemistry concepts. Prior lab completion is required, and the position is open to CSS students eligible for federal work study.

Qualifications

• Must be a current CSS student.
• Federal work study eligibility is required.
• Upper-division science major who has completed CHM 1120.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Job functions require sitting, standing, and walking during the lab session.
• Able to attend labs in person.
• Already completed and passed the lab.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assistants must be present for the entire lab period.
• Teaching assistants will monitor the lab for safety and ensure that the required materials are present in the lab for students completing the experiment.
• Teaching assistants must demonstrate knowledge of the experiment and answer student questions.
• Teaching assistants will record attendance, check pre-lab submissions, and help grade assignments.
• Teaching assistants may be asked to give short presentations on laboratory concepts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

In-person attendance

Education

Upper-division science major (CHM 1120 completed)

Job description

Job Summary

To assist teaching and supervising chemistry laboratories. This position is for an undergraduate Chemistry laboratory assistant for either CHM 1040 (GOB), CHM 1110 (General Chemistry I) or CHM 2200 (Organic Chemistry I).

Job Duties

• Teaching assistants must be present for the entire lab period.
• Teaching assistants will monitor the lab for safety and ensure that the required materials are present in the lab for students completing the experiment.
• Teaching assistants must demonstrate knowledge of the experiment and answer student questions.
• Teaching assistants will record attendance, check pre-lab submissions, and help grade assignments.
• Teaching assistants may be asked to give short presentations on laboratory concepts.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current CSS student
• Federal work study eligibility is required
• Upper‑division science major who has completed CHM 1120.
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills.
• Job functions require sitting, standing, and walking during the lab session.
• Able to attend labs in person
• Already completed and passed the lab

Preferred Qualifications

• Upper division chemistry or biochemistry major
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong knowledge of chemistry field

Special Instructions To Applicants

• Contact Zach Via [e-mail] with any questions
• No resume or cover letter is required for application