WS - Chemistry Teaching Assistant (Hess)

University of Pikeville; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 5,400 - 5,800; Part time

Job summary

University of Pikeville seeks a Chemistry Teaching Assistant Hess to support General Chemistry I and Quantitative Analysis labs. The role involves preparing materials, guiding students, and upholding safety in Armington labs on campus.

This is a part-time, on-site position requiring strong lab skills and reliability. Ideal candidates will have completed General Chemistry I and II with labs, plus strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have completed General Chemistry I and II and associated labs.
• Ideal for students with strong lab skills, attention to detail, and a passion for chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Support General Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis labs by preparing materials and guiding students.
• Uphold lab safety and maintain confidentiality, and arrive early to set up before students.
• Assist with lab set-up, including making standard solutions and unknowns; operate lab instruments as needed.
• Help students during labs, answer questions, and foster a collaborative environment.
• Ensure safety regulations are followed and the lab space is clean and equipment powered off after sessions.
• Provide clerical support and assist with projects as assigned; grade lab reports while maintaining confidentiality.
• Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and communicate availability clearly in the application.

Skills

Lab skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Chemistry Teaching Assistant Hess

Division: CAS Department: Chemistry Experience: advanced

Job Code: FWSCASCHEMTA Supervisor/Reports To: Tom Hess

Start Date: 8/25/2026

Support General Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis labs by preparing materials, guiding students, and upholding lab safety. Ideal for students with strong lab skills, attention to detail, and a passion for chemistry.

Responsibilities And Career Competencies

• Maintain confidentiality, be punctual, communicate schedule changes in advance, and wear appropriate attire – P
• Assist with lab set-up, including making standard solutions and unknowns; operate lab instrumentation independently – TW, CT, T
• Arrive 15 minutes before lab to ensure setup is complete before students arrive – P
• Assist students and answer questions during lab; Foster a collaborative environment that values individuals from varied perspectives – C, CT, L, CTR
• Ensure all safety regulations are followed by students and self – P, L, CT
• Ensure lab is clean and equipment is returned and powered off after sessions – C, TW, L
• Provide clerical support, proofreading, photocopying, and filing; assist with projects as assigned – TW
• Grade lab reports while maintaining confidentiality – C, P, CT
• Prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines successfully – P, L
• Effectively communicate your skills and availability in your application – CSD
• Perform other duties as determined by the supervisor – P, TW

Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)

Required Skills: Must have completed General Chemistry I and II and associated labs.

Preferred Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, attention to detail, strong active listening abilities, public speaking, written & verbal communication, willingness to learn new things. Student has completed at least organic chemistry and/or quantitative analysis.

Work Schedule: 10 hours a week

Work Conditions: Toxic Agents, Machinery

Physical Demands

Number of Positions: 1 - 3

Pay Rate: $10.50/hour

Location: Armington 3rd floor. Rooms ARM 303, ARM 312, and ARM 314 and associated stock rooms (ARM 312s, ARM 313s, and ARM 314s).

Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.