What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemistry Lab Assistant Student Employee position at Oakton College?
Job Description
Job Description
Overview :
The Chemistry Lab Assistant Student Employee will assist the Chemistry department in organizing and maintaining a clean and safe chemistry laboratory. Daily tasks include setting up and tearing down labs, preparing chemical solutions, cleaning equipment and communicating issues to the lab supervisor.
Campus Location : Des Plaines
Length of Employment :
Spring 2025 with opportunity to renew.
Can a student do homework in this position?
Rarely
Hours Available :
Tuesday : 9 : 00 am - 12 : 00 pm
Wednesday : 7 : 30am - 9 : 30 pm
Thursday : 9 : 00 am - 12 : 00 pm
Flexible based on student schedule.
Schedule Flexibility :
Flexible based on needs of the department or student schedule. Evening hours are available.
Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities and Learning Outcomes :
- Helps to set up experiments, make solutions, clean and maintain laboratories in the chemistry area. (CD)
- Clean glassware & instruments, restocks shelves. (CD)
- During semester breaks, clean student drawers, and laboratory equipment. (CD)
- Able to work with a team and independently, able to multitask & quick learner. (TW, CT)
- Some computer knowledge (Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Suite). (TC, CM)
- Adhere to written and verbal safety rules. (PF)
- Must be dependable and efficient. (PF)
Student Employment Learning Outcomes Defined :
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has identified 8 career readiness competencies that broadly prepare college students for a successful transition into the workplace. Listed in alphabetical order, they include :
1. Career and Self-Development (CD)
2. Communication (CM)
3. Critical Thinking (CT)
4. Equity and Inclusion (EI)
5. Leadership (LD)
6. Professionalism (PF)
7. Teamwork (TW)
8. Technology (TC)
For more information about the NACE Career Readiness Competencies, please visit www.naceweb.org / career - readiness / competencies / career -readiness-defined / .
Candidate Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Other abilities) :
Application Process :
Applications and interviews are done on a rolling basis, which means we will screen applicants and interview as they apply. Students interested in applying should do so online and if they have any questions they can contact Kayshaun Barnes at kbarnes@oakton.edu.
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