Student Lab Technician- Chemistry POOL

Undergraduate Chemistry Laboratory Technicians provide critical support in maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-equipped environment for students—primarily freshmen or transfer students new to college-level chemistry. Lab techs ensure laboratories, preparation areas, and storage spaces are organized and functional while assisting faculty and staff to deliver a seamless laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• 40% Laboratory Maintenance & Organization: Maintain cleanliness and order in lab and prep areas; ensure equipment and materials are returned to proper storage locations; restock supplies as needed.
• 30% Technical Support & Setup: Assist with the preparation and setup of lab materials and equipment for upcoming experiments; ensure all tools and instruments are functioning properly.
• 15% Safety & Compliance: Follow and reinforce lab safety protocols; report any hazards, spills, or equipment malfunctions to supervisors promptly.
• 10% Communication & Coordination: Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and peers; respond to requests and instructions in a timely and professional manner.
• 5% Learning & Development: Learn and apply new lab procedures, technologies, and tools; respond to feedback and adapt to evolving lab needs.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours during the semester of appointment.
• For summer periods, must meet one of the following:
  • Enrolled in no fewer than 6 hours in the past spring semester, or
  • Pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no fewer than 6 hours, or
  • Enrolled in summer session, or
  • Admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester.
• Good academic standing, as indicated on application materials.
• Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by unit leadership and HR.
• Cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position concurrently with a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA).

Qualifications

Required: Good academic standing.

Preferred: Undergraduate student in Chemistry or a related field who has completed CHEM 130/135 (or equivalent courses).

Pay

$15.00 per hour.

Schedule

Anticipated start date: Monday, September 14, 2026.