Student Worker - Chemistry Lab

Job Summary

This student laboratory assistant position helps setting up advanced chemistry laboratories, e.g., Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry laboratories. To ensure continuity, a new assistant receives training from an experienced assistant, then performs the duty independently, and finally trains a new student assistant during their last semester of service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Take inventories at the beginning of each semester and notify the professor of necessary purchases. Condition commonly used equipment such as pH meters. Maintain stock solutions, e.g., acetate buffer, Biuret reagent, etc. Prepare chemical samples for student experiments, e.g., pre-stained protein samples for SDS-PAGE Clean and organize the lab space before and after each week’s lab Other duties as assigned Education Employment eligibility: Currently enrolled Delaware Valley University student Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide required documentation to verify identity and employment eligibility Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Completed and passed the General Chemistry courses including the laboratory component Completed and passed the Safety course with the Del.

Val Chemistry department Enrolled in or completed the advanced chemistry laboratory courses Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Occasionally lifting 25 lbs or less Typically standing or walking Climbing ladders, scaffolds Using tools requiring high dexterity Exposure to chemicals Exposure to unpleasant odors