WS - Chemistry Teaching Assistant (Hess)

About the role

Support General Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis labs by preparing materials, guiding students, and upholding lab safety. Ideal for students with strong lab skills, attention to detail, and a passion for chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality, be punctual, communicate schedule changes in advance, and wear appropriate attire
• Assist with lab set-up, including making standard solutions and unknowns; operate lab instrumentation independently
• Arrive 15 minutes before lab to ensure setup is complete before students arrive
• Assist students and answer questions during lab; foster a collaborative environment that values individuals from varied perspectives
• Ensure all safety regulations are followed by students and self
• Ensure lab is clean and equipment is returned and powered off after sessions
• Provide clerical support, proofreading, photocopying, and filing; assist with projects as assigned
• Grade lab reports while maintaining confidentiality
• Prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines successfully
• Effectively communicate your skills and availability in your application
• Perform other duties as determined by the supervisor

Required Qualifications

• Must have completed General Chemistry I and II and associated labs

Preferred Skills

• Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Attention to detail
• Strong active listening abilities
• Public speaking
• Written & verbal communication
• Willingness to learn new things
• Student has completed at least organic chemistry and/or quantitative analysis

Work Schedule

10 hours a week

Work Conditions

Toxic Agents, Machinery

Pay

$10.50/hour

Location

Armington 3rd floor. Rooms ARM 303, ARM 312, and ARM 314 and associated stock rooms (ARM 312s, ARM 313s, and ARM 314s).

Supervisor/Reports To: Tom Hess
Start Date: 8/25/2026
Number of Positions: 1–3