Chemistry and Biochemistry Student Lab Technician

Job Summary/Basic Function

Lab Technician will be responsible for assisting in lab preparation and clean up. Will be working in a chemistry lab with a variety of chemicals and applications. Must be consistent and reliable in attending to assigned duties.

Required Qualifications

• Student at Weber State University
• Successful completion of Principles of Chemistry I Chem 1210 lecture and 1215 lab or higher level chemistry courses and labs.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others and attention to details.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to 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

• Physical Activity: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time., 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. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm., Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips., Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly., Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
• Physical Requirements: 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., Light work. 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., Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• 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 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 vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body., 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.