Work Study - Fall '26 - Chemistry 1410 Lab Assistant

Johnson School of Business; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

McMurry University in Abilene, Texas is seeking a part-time Chemistry 1410 Lab Assistant to support three lab sections in the Fall '26 term. Responsibilities include helping students, fetching stockroom items, and maintaining a safe lab environment.

The role also involves notebook feedback, grading assistance, and supervising makeup experiments on Fridays, with supervision by faculty. This is an entry-level, student-focused position.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position suitable for students.
• Attention to detail beneficial for lab safety and notebook feedback.
• Good teamwork and reliability in a teaching lab context.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all three CHEM 1410 lab sections on Mon/Wed/Thu 2:30–5:30 pm.
• Fetch supplies from stockroom and clean spills/broken glass as needed.
• Check notebooks and provide feedback to students.
• Support grading and supervise makeup experiments on Fridays.

Job description

Work Study - Fall '26 - Chemistry 1410 Lab Assistant

Chemistry & Biochemistry - Abilene, Texas

Department: Chemistry & Biochemistry

Employment Type: Part-Time

Minimum Experience: Entry-level

This position is open for up to 3 students and will help with the three sections of Chemistry 1410. The lab sections are as follows:

• CHEM 1410 General Chemistry I on Monday afternoon (2:30-5:30pm) with Dr. Pyenta
• CHEM 1410 General Chemistry I on Wednesday afternoon (2:30-5:30pm) with Dr. Veltkamp
• CHEM 1410 General Chemistry I on Thursday afternoon (2:30-5:30pm) with Dr. Pyenta

The student worker will be helping students with techniques and answering questions. They will be fetching items from the stockroom and cleaning up spills and broken glass as needed. Checking and providing feedback on notebooks is also typical. In general, lab assistants are there to provide another set of eyes and hands to make the lab run a little bit more smoothly. The job also require a couple of additional hours grading (any time during the week) and/or supervising makeup experiments (Friday afternoons).

EEO Statement McMurry University is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the university community and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status, in employment or the provision of services, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is also prohibited pursuant to University policy.

Location: Abilene, Texas