Federal Work Study - Chemistry

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

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule:

Flexible

Rate of Pay:

$15.00

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Grant Funded:

Yes

Job Summary:

To assist chemistry department in supporting Summer labs and preparing labs for Fall/Spring

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Competent in basic chemistry knowledge
• Ability to use spreadsheets (data entry)
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• General Knowledge of college policies and procedures

Essential Duties:

• Setting up labs
• Preparing solutions
• Washing glassware
• Keeping track of inventory

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description.

Physical Demands:

Medium (up to 50 lbs. occasionally or 30 lbs frequently or 10 lbs constantly)

Visual Acuity:

Visual acuity (arm's length)

Work Environment:

Moderate noise

Environmental Conditions:

Typical office or administrative

Hazards

Fumes or airborne particles

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.

In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.