Physics Lab Assistant - ENSI (IWS)

Morehead State University; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Morehead State University seeks a Physics Lab Assistant to support PHYS 201/231 and PHYS 202/232 labs. The student worker will set up and tear down weekly labs, ensuring a strict schedule is followed and equipment is prepared for class.

The role includes repairing equipment, unpacking and testing incoming equipment, reviewing lab writeups, and maintaining a clean, organized lab environment for consistent instructional delivery.

Qualifications

• Students must have completed PHYS 232 with a B or better.
• Students must be a current physics major at Morehead State University.

Responsibilities

• Set up and tear down weekly laboratories for PHYS 201/231 and PHYS 202/232.
• Adhere to a strict weekly schedule for lab set up.
• Repair equipment and unpack/test incoming equipment.
• Test new laboratory writeups prior to implementation.
• General cleaning and organization of laboratories.

Education

PHYS 232 completed

Physics major at Morehead State University

Job description

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Position Type

Position Type IWS Budget Office

Job Title

Job Title Physics Lab Assistant - ENSI (IWS)

Posting Number

Posting Number STPO248

Grade/Level

Grade/Level Level 3 - Advanced Student Assistant

Hourly Rate for Job Posting

Hourly Rate for Job Posting n/a

Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position

Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position 08/17/2026

Posting Category

Posting Category Student - Institutional

Job Summary

Work with the faculty laboratory coordinator on a weekly basis to set up and tear down weekly laboratories for the PHYS 201/231 and PHYS 202/232 labs. Student worker is expected to adhere to a strict weekly schedule for lab set up. Other duties include equipment repair, unpacking and testing incoming equipment. Testing new laboratory writeups prior to implementation. General cleaning and organization of laboratories.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• .Work with the faculty laboratory coordinator on a weekly basis to set up and tear down weekly laboratories for the PHYS 201/231 and PHYS 202/232 labs. Student worker is expected to adhere to a strict weekly schedule for lab set up.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

N/A

Students must have completed PHYS 232 with a B or better. Student must be a current physics major at Morehead State University.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Working Conditions

Special Information/Instructions to Applicants

Required DocumentsOptional Documents

301 Howell-McDowell Administration Building, Morehead, KY 40351