Chemistry and Biochemistry Student Lab Prep Level 1

Position Summary:

This is a student position doing preparation work in the department of chemistry and biochemistry. A student in this position will assist the lab professor by preparing and setting up the necessary materials for laboratory for the week and organize lab spaces and clean equipment as necessary.

Essential Job Functions:

The student in this position must comply with all safety mandates in the department, including wearing pants, a laboratory coat, and safety glasses at all times. The tasks that students will accomplish consist of some or all of the following:

1. Obtain chemicals from storage for use, and return them after use.
2. Distribute chemicals and laboratory materials to the appropriate locations before the first laboratory period each week and collect and return them after the last laboratory period of the week.
3. Prepare solutions using proper technique.
4. Maintain and organize equipment and clean laboratories and preparation spaces.
5. Test experiments to ensure they work.
6. Record and analyze data related to course experiments.
7. Dispose of waste using following the policies and procedures of the college.
8. Perform other tasks related to the functioning of the teaching laboratories in the department of chemistry and biochemistry as assigned.

Qualifications/Prerequisites:

1. SKILLS:
   1. The worker will have had experience with safe laboratory practice and with analytical balances and glassware.
2. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
   1. No previous employment experience is required.
3. EDUCATION:
   1. The worker will have completed at least one course in chemistry.