Physics Laboratory Set Up Student Assistant

North Central College; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is looking for a Physics Laboratory Set Up Student Assistant. The role involves assisting in the setup and teardown of lab equipment, maintaining lab cleanliness, and demonstrating equipment use. Candidates must be enrolled at the institution and have completed specific introductory physics courses. This part-time role offers approximately 3 work hours per week, accommodating students with a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Must assist in preparing and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Demonstrate proper use of lab equipment.
• Attend weekly lab setup and teardown meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist Laboratory Manager and instructors in setting up lab equipment.
• Help with equipment maintenance and stock assembly.
• Maintain cleanliness in lab environments.

Skills

Knowledge of laboratory concepts

Data acquisition and analysis

Education

Currently enrolled at North Central College

Completed PHYS 131/132 with a passing grade from A to C

Job description

Physics Laboratory Set Up Student Assistant

Position Title Physics Laboratory Set Up Student Assistant

Department

Division

Division College of Arts & Sciences

Supervisor Title Laboratory Manager and Instructional Support

Description of Job Duties

The successful candidate will assist the Laboratory Manager, lab instructors, and professors in setting up and tearing down Intro lab equipment, help with the maintenance of the equipment stock and assembly of new equipment, and will also help with maintaining a clean lab.

In the laboratory setting, the candidate will prepare laboratory equipment, demonstrate the proper use of laboratory equipment to instructors and students if necessary, and give guidance to instructors and students in the safe and proper handling of equipment.

Successful candidates will have knowledge of concepts necessary for Intro labs and the ability to acquire and analyze data to ensure proper functioning of the equipment used.

The successful candidate will also attend the weekly lab set‑up and tear‑down equipment meetings on a schedule necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the Intro Physics Laboratory courses and possibly other courses using Intro Lab.

Do the job duties for this position include any driving requirements? No

Job Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled as a student at North Central College. Applicant must have completed PHYS 131/132 with a passing grade ranging between A to C.

Will this position be working with minors? No

Approximate number of work hours per week 3

EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 630-637-5757 or [e-mail]

Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

Open Date 12/20/2024

Open Until Filled Yes

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