JOB DESCRIPTION- Chemistry Lab Prep Assistant

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JOB DESCRIPTION – LAB PREP ASSISTANT

Chemistry Department, Bethany College

POSITION TITLE: Lab Prep Assistant

SUPERVISOR: Chemistry Professor (Englund or Lockyear)

FUNCTIONS: To assist the Chemistry Professor in the preparation of laboratory equipment and chemicals for weekly laboratory experiments

Primary functions include:

1) preparation of the laboratory for week’s experiments;

2) preparation of equipment and chemicals for other activities, as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ø Assemble chemicals from storage area(s)

Ø Make any solutions required for laboratory

Ø Assemble any equipment/apparatus needed for laboratory

Ø Wash glassware as needed

Ø Put away clean glassware

Ø Return chemicals to appropriate storage areas

Ø Disassemble and put away previously used laboratory equipment/apparatus

Ø Properly dispose of any waste generated

Ø Assist with lab clean-up and/or organization

Ø Periodically assist in assembling equipment and/or reagents for classroom activities

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Ø 3 – 4 hours/week during school year

Ø 1 – 2 hours/day during Interterm

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ø Student must have taken, and passed with a B or better, the course for which s/he wishes to do lab prep

Ø Work Study, if possible

Ø Read and understand chemical labeling and catalog entries

Ø Do calculations needed to accurately prepare solutions

Ø Correctly use top-loading and analytical balances

Ø Correctly use laboratory glassware

Ø Accurately record laboratory information and label any solutions prepared

Ø Communicate with supervisor regarding waste and safety regulations

Ø Spend the time necessary to perform all duties thoughtfully and carefully

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:

Ø Periodic evaluation by the Chemistry Professor

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