POSITION TITLE: Biology and Chemistry Laboratory Student Assistant
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
EMPLOYMENT DATES: November 1, 2022 through to April 30, 2023
HOURS OF WORK: Average 10 hours per week
RATE OF PAY: $15.50/hour plus Vacation Pay
JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist with laboratory preparations associated with undergraduate chemistry and biology labs. Jobs will include assisting with setting up equipment, materials and chemical reagents as well as maintaining cleanliness and order of lab spaces.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
The student assistant will assist with the following:
- Reading lab preparatory notes and laboratory procedures to understand laboratory set-up
- Communicating with technologist on tasks requiring attention
- Able to change tasks to respond to changing priorities
- Assembling equipment, tools and supplies required for labs
- Dissembling equipment and lab set-up and putting items away
- Clean up lab, equipment, supplies, and glassware.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must apply and be approved for the NUWORK Program
- Comfortable communicating with faculty, staff and students.
- Confident in asking questions if uncertain about any directions or instructions
- Being a quick learner and taking initiative in recognizing something that needs to be done and doing it before being asked, especially for tidying up spaces post-prep and post-lab.
- Able to adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure
- Previous lab experience is an asset
- Second year student minimum
- Chemistry experience is an asset
- Strong organization skills are an asset
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter referencing the job title and three (3) references to studentjobs@nipissingu.ca.
We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is an inclusive employer and will provide accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.