Chemistry and Biochemistry Lab Teaching Assistant

Job Summary/Basic Function

Lab Teaching Assistant will be working in a Chemistry and Biochemistry lab with an instructor and coordinating assignments and lab experiments. Assist students during the lab, grading lab reports if needed for instructor. Must be consistent and reliable in attending to assigned duties. Student TAs may be needed in the following Chemistry and Biochemistry labs 1115, 1125, 1135, 1215, 1225, 2315, 2325, 3075 or higher level labs.

Required Qualifications

• Student at Weber State University
• Final Grade of “A” or “B” in chemistry courses and labs
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well with others
• Attention to details

Preferred Qualifications

• Chemistry and Biochemistry majors/or other related majors
• Preference given to applicants who are Federal Work Study eligible

Background Check?

No

ADA Essential Job Function

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.

Physical Activity of this position

• Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Operating, activating, using, preparing, inspecting, placing, detecting, or positioning.
• Grasping.
• Finding. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas.
• Able to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position

• Sitting most of the time.
• Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Use of arm and/or leg controls requiring exertion of forces greater than sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision

• Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position

• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
• The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.