Physical Science Lab Assistant – Temporary

This position prepares (sets-up, maintains, and takes down) the lab for student activities in the chemistry and physics area of the Physical Science Center and in related group labs; cleans and organizes the labs; maintains lab safety; makes the reagents, maintains equipment, and tutors students in the Physical Science Center; maintains inventory; schedules appointments as needed; makes sure that the lab professors and students have an easy transition into the lab space; and ensures that the setup is well maintained to prevent variations in between the labs in terms of reagents and setup.

Reports To Physical Science Lab Supervisor What position(s) reports to this position?

none

Minimum Education/Experience

Associate Degree in Chemistry, Physics, or a related field

Equivalency/Substitution: 60 credit hours toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Physics, or a related field

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge:
Safety procedures for storing, handling, and disposing of hazardous materials

Laboratory equipment, materials, procedures, and theoretical concepts

Skills:
Dealing with human relations issues

Using basic algebra, trigonometry, etc. to solve elementary chemistry and physics problems (i.e., molarity, normality, percentages by weight or volume, etc.)

Communicating verbally

Abilities:
Observe and detect signs of hazards and obstacles that may cause injury to students and staff in the Science Lab

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work is light work which requires the person in this position to occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
This position requires the person to have visual ability, corrected, to observe and detect signs of hazards and obstacles that may cause injury to students and staff in the science lab.

This position requires the person to lift and/or carry equipment weighing 60 pounds with or without the use of auxiliary aids.

Work is performed in a relatively safe and secure work environment.

Exposed to human blood, other potentially infectious material, and chemical hazards.

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Work is performed using a flexible work schedule including daytime, evening, and Saturday hours and also including up to three nights per week as assigned. .

Preferred Qualifications

none

Required Training

Quarterly compliance training as assigned by institution

Work Hours

Monday through Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm, with some evenings & weekends during peak periods.

Department Physical Science Lab Job Open Date 08/06/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No HR Contact Latrina Rich Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring highest degree.

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.