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Norfolk State University; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk State University in Virginia seeks a wage-employee to support the daily operations of the instructional chemistry laboratories by preparing laboratory materials, solutions and equipment for student use, and assisting with inventory, labeling and organization.

Responsibilities include washing glassware, caring for instruments, maintaining clean workspaces, and following established safety procedures to ensure a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Performs basic laboratory tasks under supervision.
• Maintains organized inventory and labeling of supplies.
• Follows safety protocols and quality standards in instructional labs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lab materials, solutions and equipment for student use.
• Assist with inventory management and labeling.
• Maintain cleanliness and organize lab spaces according to safety guidelines.

Skills

Lab support

Inventory management

Data entry

Labeling

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The student will be employed in the Department of Chemistry andwill support the daily operations of the instructional chemistrylaboratories by preparing laboratory materials, solutions, andequipment for student use. Assists with inventory management,restocking supplies, data entry, labeling, and sample organization.Maintains laboratory cleanliness by washing glassware, caring forinstruments, and ensuring workspaces remain organized andfunctional. Follows established laboratory safety procedures andcontributes to a safe learning environment for students, faculty,and staff. Performs additional duties as assigned by the LaboratoryManager or faculty supervisor to support laboratory instruction andoperations.

Wage employees are paid an hourly rate for actual hours worked are limited to working 1500 hours per year and can only work amaximum of 29 hours a week. Work hours must be counted on the basisof the twelve-month period beginning May 1 of each year and April30 of the following year. Wage employees in all agencies (allbranches of government) are limited to working no more than 1500hours during each twelve-month period of May 1-April 30. Should youwork 1500 hours prior to April 30, your services will be terminatedimmediately. You will not be eligible for employment again untilMay 1. It is the responsibility of the employee and supervisor, aswell as the Office of Human Resources, to monitor these hours toensure compliance to policy. Wage employees may not earn leave nordo they have access to the Grievance Procedure process. They arenot covered by the provision of the Virginia Personnel Act and arenot entitled to the benefits afforded employees occupyingclassified positions.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided with confirmation of receipt when yourapplication and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please referto “Your Application” in your account to check the status of yourapplication for this position.

Candidates may show interest by submitting via online, thefollowing:

1. A letter of interest (via cover letter).
2. A current resume (via resume).
3. Complete Commonwealth of Virginia State Application.
4. Transcripts of highest degree conferred (unofficial transcriptsaccepted, however, official transcripts are required of finalist)(via transcripts).
5. Names and contact information for three job references (includewith resume).

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submittedelectronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through theCommonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System(RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applicationsand/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess anInteragency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or aPreferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Departmentof Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff(Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these formswhen submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decisionto interview an applicant is based solely on the informationreceived for this position from either the electronic applicationand/or résumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when yourapplication and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please referto “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status ofyour application for this position.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on allcandidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration.The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon thetype of position for which you have been identified as a finalistand may include criminal history, including sexual offenderregistry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving)records, license verification, and credit report reviews. Theresults of background checks are made available to Universityemploying officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign anAuthorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizesForm I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility foret employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information:

Name: Office of Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we areencouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through theCommonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for thisopportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate ofDisability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselorwithin the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services(DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired(DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questionsand submit their disability documentation, if applicable, toDARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need toget a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARSat 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated torecruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diversework force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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