How to Apply

Applicants must submit a resume that must include:

• Availability for the semester for which they are applying
• Contact information for a chemistry department faculty member who has had you in lab
• Chemistry courses completed at U of M-Flint

Summary

Lab assistants work weekly schedules with times based upon the course that they are assisting. Each position is filled on a per semester basis. The Lab Assistant may report to the instructor for that course as well as the Laboratory Coordinator. Lab assistants are responsible for helping the instructor to ensure that the students are implementing the appropriate laboratory techniques, using appropriate safety measures, and understanding how they are to obtain their goals for that lab exercise (including helping with calculations). They may also be required to perform other routine laboratory tasks such as making or testing reagents, setting up and testing instrumentation or equipment, and assisting the instructor in reviewing lab notebooks/assignments. The lab assistants are expected to be friendly and approachable to all members of the classroom. Requirements include completion of the course that is being assisted or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities*

In addition, all lab assistants are expected to:

• Assist students with proper set up and use of laboratory equipment
• Help students to understand the experiments
• Know locations and appropriate usage of all safety equipment
• Follow all departmental safety rules
• Ensure good housekeeping in the lab by doing the following:
  • Reminding students to clean up after themselves
  • Making sure that all reagent bottles are tightly closed at the end of lab
  • Checking that there are sufficient quantities of reagents for the next lab
  • Returning stockroom materials and chemicals to their appropriate locations at the end of lab
  • Placing all equipment in appropriate location
  • Making sure that there is no glass in trash cans at end of lab
  • Filling paper towels and soap dispensers at end of lab
  • Wiping benchtops (especially where reagents are stored and dispensed) at end of lab
  • Ensuring that MicroLabs and other equipment are stored appropriately
  • Making sure that balances are clean and turned off and computers are logged off at end of lab
  • Reporting any broken equipment to the Lab Coordinator

Required Qualifications*

• Must be a currently enrolled UM-Flint student
• Successful completion and understanding of the course that is being assigned, equivalent experience, or higher level chemistry labs
• A demonstrated ability to apply laboratory safety rules
• Recommendation by a Chemistry Laboratory instructor

Work Schedule

This position is for the Fall 2024 semester.

Additional Information

University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/?

The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically under-served. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.

Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.