Job Description
POSITION: HSU Workstudy Chemistry
D EPARTMENT: Holland School of Sciences & Mathematics
S UPERVISOR TITLE: Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics Lab Coordinator
F LSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
L OCATION: Abilene
TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/26/2024
CONTACT INFORMATION: Leslie Morrell at leslie.a.morrell@hsutx.edu
SUMMARY/SCOPE: As a Chemistry department student worker you will havethe unique opportunity to interact with faculty one on one, help other studentsdevelop the same passion you have for science, and continue to refresh yourscience principles.In addition, you will gain important skills such asworking behind the scenes or in a lab and learning time management as youbalance work and school. All these tools will make you a valuable asset tofuture employers. We are here to assist you with questions and to help yousucceed in the important roles you will serve in our department.
OrganicChemistry/General chemistry
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant: Dispose of and clean up lab materials correctly
Able to work with chemicals
Maintain and operate lab equipment
Attend and assist students during lab
Keep lab clean and organized
Set up and tear down organic chemistry labs weekly
For ChemistryPrep Assistant: Dispose of andclean up lab materials correctly
Able to work withchemicals
Maintain andoperate lab equipment
Keep lab clean andorganized
Inventory all itemsfor replacement (gloves, soap, paper towels chemicals used in labs)
Must obtain and setup all items for labs from professors before lab meeting time. This may requiremixing solutions prior to lab.
Set up labpractical materials if applicable
Chemistry Grader: Grades tests,quizzes, lab notebooks, and any other assignments the professor assigns(rubric will be provided)
Grader must gradewith non-biased and confidential integrity (FERPA)
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Must have completed general chemistry with a grade B or better
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to work withchemicals
Able to stand for long periods of time
Must be able to lift 10 pounds
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicant's religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSU's mission.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.
BACKGROUND SCREEN: HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position, applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values, the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.
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