Student Laboratory Assistant (Up to 21 positions) - Department of Chemistry

Competition Number:
95S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Chemistry
Position:
Student Laboratory Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 8 hours per week
Salary:

$15.40 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

September 1, 2024 鈥� April 30, 2025

The Chemistry Department seeks applications for student assistants in First Year Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Inorganic Chemistry laboratories for the 2024-2025 academic year.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Lab assistants will:

 

  • Act as resource for students during the lab 
  • Monitoring student operations in conducting experiments
  • Ensuring chemicals, solutions and equipment are used in the laboratory safely
  • Following Standard Operating Procedures

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Undergraduate student in the Faculty of Science, preference will be given to Department of Chemistry students
  • Applicants must have successfully completed the course for which they are selected to assist in the lab or have alternative and equivalent relevant experience
  • Students hired will be required to successfully complete an on-line WHIMIS course and attend a mandatory Site Safety Training session prior to the first lab session

 

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Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

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