Physics Lab Aide

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Position Information

Position Title Physics Lab Aide Requisition Number H00231P Position Category Hourly/Work Study Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT Hours per week No more than 9 hours per week. Months per year Alternate work schedule Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate $ 15.00 FLSA Job Summary/Basic Function

Lab aides work with a lab instructor to supervise and help students in an introductory physics lab section. They provide technical help using equipment and computers, answer questions related to the physics concepts of the labs, and guide students in the completion of the labs. Being a lab aide can provide invaluable experience in physics, lab skills, and teaching.

• This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

Required Qualifications Individuals interested in applying to be a lab aide must have completed a Trig- or Calc-based physics course with a laboratory section, with a grade of B or better. Lab aides for first semester introductory courses must have completed a lab accompanying PHYS 2010/2210, and lab aides for second semester introductory course must have completed a lab accompanying PHYS 2020/2220. Lab aides may need to complete training sessions on a regular basis.

Applicants should have an interest in physics as well as in teaching others. A basic understanding of data collection, spreadsheets and computers skills is necessary.

Good understanding of scientific and math concepts is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications Physics experience preferred. Hiring preference will be given to those who have worked previously as Physics Department lab aides or those who are knowledgeable in the care, handling, and use of physics laboratory equipment.

Background Check? No

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 08/28/2025 Review Date 08/30/2025 Job Close Date 08/28/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/4317 Notes to Applicant

To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume, and cover letter. Transcripts are optional.

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.