HSU Workstudy Chemistry

POSITION: HSU Workstudy Chemistry

DEPARTMENT: Holland School of Sciences & Mathematics

SUPERVISOR TITLE: Associate Dean of HSSM; Professor of Biology

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

LOCATION: Abilene

TARGET HIRE DATE:As Soon As Possible

CONTACT INFORMATION:Dr. Craig Younce

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 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 yousucceedin 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 testsquizzes lab notebooks and any other assignmentsthe 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 applicants religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSUs 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 universitys 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.

Required Experience:

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