General Chemistry Lab Student Teaching Assistant I NFWS (26/27)

University of La Verne; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University of La Verne invites qualified students to join as Lab Teaching Assistants for Chemistry labs. TAs help the instructor ensure safe, smooth lab sessions and assist students in following proper techniques. The role requires proactive lab conduct and adherence to safety rules, including PPE usage.

Selected students must be enrolled at ULV and commit to Fall and Spring semesters for about 10 hours per week, with on-campus duties starting in August 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be a current University of La Verne student.
• Must attend weekly lab meetings.
• Commit to Fall and Spring semesters for ~10 hours/week.
• Successful completion of CHEM 201/202 with B- or better.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructor in lab operations and proper functioning of the lab during sessions.
• Model proper laboratory safety at all times (PPE: lab coats, goggles, appropriate clothing/shoes).
• Support students in following techniques and safety rules during experiments.
• Participate in trainings before Fall 2026 lab sessions.

Skills

Proactive in lab

Initiative

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

CHEM 201/202 (B- or better)

Tools

Excel (basic)

Job description

Job Description Summary

This is a student teaching assistant position for currently enrolled students at the University of La Verne. Lab TA’s will assist the instructor in the proper functioning of the lab during the session and help students follow proper techniques and safety rules while conducting experiments. TA’s must be proactive in the lab and model proper laboratory safety at all times, including wearing the proper protective equipment: lab coats, goggles and proper clothing and shoes. This position may be extended to the Spring 2027 semester after evaluation by the lab coordinator on performance in the lab.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of CHEM 201/202, respective of the section you want to TA for, with a grade of B- or better.
• Mandatory attendance at the weekly lab meetings.
• Committed to working both Fall and Spring semesters for a minimum of 10 hours/week.
• Must be a current University of La Verne student

Preferred Qualifications

• Recommendation from a Chemistry instructor
• Driven and takes initiative
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Basic knowledge of Excel
• Dependable, reliable, and self-sufficient

Work Schedule

Position could start as early as the week of August 10th for any needed trainings.

Fall 2026 lab sections, which meet beginning 8/24/26, are as follows:

• Mon 1:00PM – 5:10PM
• Tues 1:00PM – 5:10PM
• Tues 6:00PM – 10:10PM
• Wed 1:10PM – 5:20PM
• Wed 6:00PM – 10:10PM
• Thu 1:10PM – 5:20PM
• Fri 1:10PM – 5:20PM

Mandatory Weekly Lab Meeting (Day and Time to be decided)

This position will work 100% on campus.