Student, Chemistry and Forensic Lab Technician

DEPARTMENT AND LOCATION OF JOB:

Ross Hall 103 FVCC Kalispell Campus Chemistry Department

ELIGIBILITY:
Students must be Work Study Eligible (as determined by Financial Aid)

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:
Academic Calendar Year 2025/2026

WORK SCHEDULE:

Flexible schedule between Monday and Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May work up to 19 hours per week.

DRESS CODE:

Casual with appropriate coverage; requires wearing closed-toe shoes and personal protective equipment (PPE) in lab setting;required safety equipment is provided by supervisor

POSITION PURPOSE/ROLE:

Under the minimal supervision supports Chemistry Department Laboratory and supervisor

POSITION DUTIES:

• Cleans organizes and maintains order in the chemistry lab and stockroom; and includes cleaning glassware
• Assists with updating chemical inventory
• Sets up and takes down chemistry labs as directed
• Set up and take down forensic labs as directed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current FVCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester and
• Must be 18 years of age or older and
• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures/protocols and
• Basic lab and technology skills and
• Ability to work independently with a minimal level of supervision as well as in a team environment and
• Ability to problem-solve and be self-motivated; and
• Organizational skills and attention to details and
• Ability and willingness to provide quality customer service; ability to demonstrate a cooperative spirit in working with students faculty and supervisor

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Chemistry and forensic or Lab related course history

STUDENT SKILL DEVELOPMENT:

Communication critical thinking effective reasoning planning lab technology lab safety adherence customer service

PREDICTED OUTCOME:

Practical competence customer service critical thinking collaboration communicating effectively technological competence demonstrating professionalism

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES:

• Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credits for fall or spring semester to qualify for student employment.
• Students may not work beyond 19 hours per week during semester.
• Student workers shall be actively engaged; no use of cell phones (except in case of emergency) or social media.
• Student workers shall demonstrate a commitment to the job with adherence to work schedule effective communication/interpersonal skills and quality customer service skills to be a representative of FVCC.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCCs policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color religion creed political ideas sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veterans status service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law physical or mental disability national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions including recruitment and hiring practices appraisal systems promotions and training and career development programs as required by federal and state laws.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING APPLICATION: Students who need assistance in applying for current job opportunities may contact Valerie Clement Human Resources Partner Recruitment or .

Student employment offers students a growth opportunity to prepare them for future careers and as ambassadors of Flathead Valley Community College.