Federal Work Study - Physical Sciences

Essential Duties

• Aid in setting up laboratory glassware and equipment for experiments.
• Follow all safety protocols and compliance guidelines while in the laboratory.
• Clean and return glassware and equipment to designated areas after use.
• Assist with inventory management and notify staff of low or missing supplies.
• Help maintain organization and cleanliness throughout the laboratory.
• Absorb and label laboratory equipment and materials.
• Refill deionized water containers as needed.
• Inspect and clean electronic balances after use to ensure accuracy and functionality.
• Notify laboratory staff promptly of any malfunctioning or damaged equipment.
• Assist with copying, printing, and distributing educational materials as requested.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago.
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes.
• Must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate.
• Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students).
• Must be in “good standing” – no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions.
• Must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago.
• All positions are “employment at-will”.
• High School Diploma required or actively pursuing a GED at the City Colleges of Chicago.
• Knowledge of City Colleges of Chicago.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Promote a positive role model and favorable public image as City Colleges of Chicago representative.
• Adhere to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards.
• Strong verbal communication.
• Microsoft Word proficiency.
• Data entry skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Attention to detail.

Pay

Salary: $17.00/hour

The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.