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Administration/Managerment

Chemistry Laboratory Assistant (Student)

Deadline
Apr 08, 2027
Closing in 171 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 10, 2026

About the role

Chemistry Laboratory Assistant (Student)

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Posting Details

Position Information
Job Title Chemistry Laboratory Assistant (Student)
Position Summary The student assistant will help the Chemistry Lab Coordinator prep and clean up labs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Washing, cleaning and putting up labware.
  • Cleaning and organizing various lab equipment.
  • Cleaning and waste disposal of lab surfaces, chemicals, and trash.
  • Preparation of solutions used in the various labs.
  • Preparation/clean-up of each lab, including dispensing glassware, solutions, equipment, and other lab needs.
  • Assist in chemical inventory and restock of chemicals.
  • Retrieval of packages from the mailroom.
  • Cleaning/organizing chemical/lab supply and stock

Education, Certifications and/or Licenses Completion of General Chemistry I and II is preferred
Experience
  • Chemistry/Biochemistry major students preferred.
  • Students who have demonstrated proper laboratory techniques or have taken a General Chemistry I and II course are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of a General Chemistry course or skills in proper laboratory techniques.
  • Able to use mathematical calculation in the preparation of solutions.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Able to use mathematical calculation (including basic algebra) in preparation of solutions.
  • Able to use lab equipment to perform acid/base titrations.
  • Ability to work independently in an efficient manner.
  • Ability to learn quickly and retain information.
  • Ability to wash and clean all labware as needed.
  • Ability to wipe and organizing various lab equipment.
  • Cleaning and waste disposal of lab surfaces and trash.
  • Knowledge and ability to prepare solutions used in the various labs.
  • Able to listen effectively and follow orders.
  • Ability to be reliable and consistent in work activities.
  • Discretion in handling confidential matters, while complying with FERPA regulations.
  • Ability to follow University and departmental procedures and policies.
  • The lab coordinator will aid in refreshing necessary math/chemical skills as needed.
  • Able to listen effectively and follow orders.
  • Needs to be reliable and consistent in work activities
  • Lab coordinator will aid in refreshing necessary math/chemical skills as needed.
  • Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed.

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
Posting Open Date 10/08/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Posting Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. Are you currently enrolled as a student at Texas Wesleyan University?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. What is your major?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. Do you qualify for work-study funds?
    • Yes
    • No
    • Not sure
  4. What experiences do you have that prepared you for this position?

    (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Class Schedule (Student Employment Only)
Optional Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Financial Aid Work Study Award Letter (Student Employment Only)

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