Student Employment - 2026-2027 Chemistry & Biochemistry Lab Assistant

Posting Number:

Stu001794

Posting Type:

Student

• Open to All Current ONU Students

Job Title:

Student Employment

• 2026-2027 Chemistry & Biochemistry Lab Assistant

Position Type:

Student

Department:

Chemistry & Biochemistry

Job Summary:

Chemistry & Biochemistry Lab Assistants. Several lab positions are available. Duties of each position are described below. Principal Responsibilities All lab assistants are expected to:

• Assist faculty during lab hours
• Follow program policies and procedures
• Help enforce lab safety policies
• Come to work as scheduled by supervisor
• Maintain security of the lab and its contents
• Other duties as assigned

Teaching Assistants:

• Assist faculty with grading and course-related activities
• Assist students enrolled in labs with questions, materials, and equipment
• Circulate the lab and make sure students are working safely.
• Assist with lab set-up and clean-up

Lab Preparations Assistants:

• Prepare chemical solutions in advance, as needed, for the upcoming lab
• Verify that equipment needed for each lab is set out and in working order
• Notify appropriate faculty/staff if more lab supplies need to be ordered
• Provide set-up and clean-up

Laboratory Stockroom Assistants:

• Organize, restock, and maintain lab supplies
• Ability to lift 50 lbs on an occasional basis
• Update chemical inventory program
• Reconcile physical inventories with computerized inventory program
• Test and inspect lab safety equipment as needed

Required Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Professionalism
• Ability to communicate effectively

Minimum Qualifications:

• Good academic standing
• Stockroom assistants must have taken at least one high school chemistry course and some college is preferred.
• Potential candidates for teaching assistant or preparations assistant positions must have already successfully completed the college chemistry lab course they are applying for.

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Closing Date:

04/30/2026 Open Until Filled Yes