Chemistry Lab Assistant Work Study

Iowa Valley Community College District

Job Location:

Marshalltown, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title:Chemistry Lab Assistant Work Study

Location:Marshalltown Community College Marshalltown IA 50158

Department:Science

Reports to:Chemistry Faculty

Semester:Fall 2025

Number of Openings:1

Rate of Pay:$10.00 per hour

Hours Required: 5 Hours per week - Chemistry for 30 weeks

Summary:The chemistry lab assistant position involves cleaning and maintaining the chemistry laboratory environment on campus. Washing cleaning and inventory of laboratory equipment is the primary role of this position. On occasion preparation of chemical experiments demonstrations and out-reach activities may also be involved. No hazardous situations are present unless under the immediate direction of Dr. Jason R. Poock. Lab assistants sometime learn demonstrations and work with the chemical inventory.

Essential Job Duties:

Conducts lab setups in collaboration with instructors.
Wash glassware clean lab organize the inventory complete other duties as assigned.
Tools Used on job: Hammer mop broom pipettes spatulas balances cups cylinders.
Machines Used: Hot plates magnetic stir plates ventilation hood.
Electronic Devices Used: Computers electric balance

Abilities:

Some Science coursework and background.
Physical Requirements: LIGHT WORK: Exerting up to 2 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Use of arm and/ or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirement (including color depth perception and field of vision): close assembly visual inspection using measurement devices.
Environmental Conditions: Activities occur inside and outside subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin; fumes odors dusts mists gases or poor ventilation. This position is very versatile and accommodations can be made to the students requirements.

Education and Experience:HS Diploma or equivalent

Iowa Valley Community College District does not discriminate in its programs activities or employment on the basis of race color national origin sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity creed religion actual or potential family parental or marital status or other protected classes. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy please contact the District Equity Coordinator 3702 S. Center Street Marshalltown IA 50158 .

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Job Title:Chemistry Lab Assistant Work StudyLocation:Marshalltown Community College Marshalltown IA 50158Department:ScienceReports to:Chemistry FacultySemester:Fall 2025Number of Openings:1Rate of Pay:$10.00 per hourHours Required: 5 Hours per week - Chemistry for 30 weeksSummary:The chemistry lab a...

Hours Required: 5 Hours per week - Chemistry for 30 weeks

Conducts lab setups in collaboration with instructors.
Wash glassware clean lab organize the inventory complete other duties as assigned.
Tools Used on job: Hammer mop broom pipettes spatulas balances cups cylinders.
Machines Used: Hot plates magnetic stir plates ventilation hood.
Electronic Devices Used: Computers electric balance

Abilities:

Some Science coursework and background.
Physical Requirements: LIGHT WORK: Exerting up to 2 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Use of arm and/ or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirement (including color depth perception and field of vision): close assembly visual inspection using measurement devices.
Environmental Conditions: Activities occur inside and outside subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin; fumes odors dusts mists gases or poor ventilation. This position is very versatile and accommodations can be made to the students requirements.

Education and Experience:HS Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience:

Junior IC