submitted by hr@augsburg.edu
The chemistry department is seeking candidates to hire as Student Laboratory Assistants. The Laboratory
Assistant will assist the Laboratory Manager in preparing and maintaining all equipment, reagents, and
inventory required for Chemistry Department teaching and research. The Laboratory Assistant also assists
in perpetuating a culture of organization, safety, and efficiency in the stockroom and laboratory
environments.
Key Responsibilities
– Prepare chemical solutions for instructional laboratory courses according to provided protocols
– and safety guidelines. Includes keeping meticulous notes on preparation.
– Organize and maintain chemical storage areas in compliance with OSHA safety regulations
– Manage chemical inventory logging new chemicals into inventory systems and removing
– depleted materials
– Pull and distribute chemicals from inventory for weekly laboratory experiments
– Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with stockroom organization
– Clean and maintain teaching laboratories to ensure a safe and professional learning environment
– Wash, dry, and properly store laboratory glassware
– Put away glassware at the beginning of each week and ensure labs are properly reset
– Follow all departmental and institutional safety procedures
Work-study eligible students welcome.
Compensation and Benefits
– Rate of Pay: $16.45/hour
– Minnesota Sick and Safe Time
– Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave
– Not eligible for health insurance benefits