Instructional Aid Associate Specialist

RiseMe; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University invites applications for an Instructional Aid Associate Specialist to support General Chemistry teaching laboratories and supervise student staff. You will prepare reagents, equipment, and spaces for experiments and oversee the Lab Support Window daily operations.

The role trains and directs student employees, maintains and troubleshoots lab equipment, performs chemical analysis and waste management, and helps develop new lab procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biochemistry, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support and leadership for the General Chemistry teaching laboratories.
• Prepare reagents, equipment, instruments, and laboratory spaces for scheduled experiments.
• Independently oversee the day-to-day operation of the General Chemistry Lab Support Window.
• Train and supervise student employees; troubleshoot equipment and instrumentation.
• Assist development, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation of new laboratory experiments and procedures.

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biochemistry, or equivalent experience

Job description

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Job Title

Instructional Aid Associate Specialist

Department

Arts and Sciences | Chemistry and Biochemistry Administration

The Instructional Aid Associate Specialist provides operational support and leadership for the General Chemistry teaching laboratories. The position supports the General Chemistry Prep Lab Manager in preparing reagents, equipment, instruments, and laboratory spaces for scheduled experiments and independently oversees the day-to-day operation of the General Chemistry Lab Support Window. The position works with Lab Supervisors, Teaching Assistants, and student employees to support the effective and safe operation of the General Chemistry teaching laboratories. The position trains and provides direction to student employees, maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment and instrumentation, performs chemical analysis and waste management, and coordinates equipment and facility maintenance and repairs. The position also assists the General Chemistry Prep Lab Manager with the development, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation of new laboratory experiments and procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biochemistry, or equivalent experience.

Additional Information

The pay range for this job profile is $20.24 to $26.44. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

Location

Celeste Laboratory of Chemistry (0371)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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