Title: Undergraduate Chemistry/Forensic Science Lab Assistant
Position Type: Student
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math
Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hours Per Week: maximum of 20
Additional Schedule Details: Spring 2025
Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8.00/hour
Contact Person: Rachel Velez
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science is seeking Undergraduate Student Laboratory Assistants to assist with the coverage of laboratory courses under the supervision of the laboratory course coordinator and a faculty supervisor. Responsibilities include Attend trainings, pre-lab discussion, preparing for the laboratory by completing the experiment themselves or shadowing an experienced teaching assistant, ensuring safety of students, and grading/recording reports for their lab section(s). Assistants must be available during scheduled lab class meetings as well as prep time outside of class. Appointment is for the Spring 2025 semester, with option to renew as openings are available.
Successful candidates must be enrolled full-time at EKU and meet eligibility requirements for Federal Work Study and/or Institutional Work Study. They must have completed CHE 325 and CHE 362 and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for all courses taken. Candidates pursuing a degree in Chemistry or related STEM program are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities include:
Attend trainings, pre-lab discussion, preparing for the laboratory by completing the experiment themselves or shadowing an experienced teaching assistant, ensuring safety of students, and grading/recording all lab reports for their lab section(s). Assistant will be paid for time spent in and out of the lab.
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions: This position may require completion of confidentiality, data safety & security, or other trainings.
AA/EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.
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