Lab Assistant - Chemistry & Biochemistry (Student)

East Stroudsburg University; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $15.00

Up to 20 hours per week

Job summary

East Stroudsburg University Chemistry & Biochemistry department is seeking an Assistant Lab Technician. The student worker will assist with setup/teardown, prepare chemicals, restock, clean benches and assist with inventory under supervision.

Position pays $15.00 per hour, up to 20 hours per week. Must be an ESU student, with safe lab practices, dependability and the ability to follow directions; background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Must be a current ESU student enrolled in good standing.
• Familiarity with safe laboratory practices and procedures.
• Dependable and punctual with consistent attendance.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and tearing down chemistry labs with help of the Chemistry Lab Technician.
• Preparing chemicals for labs from written or verbal directions.
• Loading and unloading the lab dishwasher.
• Hand washing dishes when necessary.
• Restocking labs with chemicals, glassware and consumables.
• Cleaning lab benches and hoods.
• Restocking chemicals to stockroom shelves.
• Organizing lab supplies.
• Assisting with inventory of chemicals and consumables.
• Picking up incoming orders with other student workers or the Chemistry Lab Technician.

Skills

Safe lab practices

Dependability & punctuality

Ability to follow directions

Education

Current ESU Student

Job description

The Chemistry & Biochemistry department is searching for an Assistant Lab Technician.

Responsibilities:

• Setting up and tearing down chemistry labs with help of the Chemistry Lab Technician.
  
• Preparing chemicals for chemistry labs from written or verbal directions, provided by the Chemistry Lab Technician.
  
• Loading and unloading lab dishwasher.
  
• Hand washing dishes when necessary.
  
• Restocking the labs with chemicals, glassware, consumable items, etc.
  
• Cleaning the lab benches, hoods, etc.
  
• Restocking chemicals to the chemical stockroom shelves.
  
• Organizing lab supplies.
  
• Helping with inventory of chemicals and consumables.
  
• Picking up incoming orders with other student workers or the Chemistry Lab Technician.
  

Qualifications:

• Current ESU Student
• Familiarity with safe laboratory practices
• Dependability & Punctuality
• Ability to follow directions

Additional Information:

• Hourly Rate $15.00
• Up to 20 hours per week subject to change.

Employment Eligibility & University Commitment

Must be at least 18 years old and be able to read and write English. Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment. We are proud ESU is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on President Long's 10-point plan, click here: https://www.esu.edu/president/10-action-plan.cfm