Physics - Laboratory Assistant

Job Title: Laboratory Assistant

Department: Physics

Supervisor: Erin Brady

Starting Rate of Pay: $10 / hour

Length of Time: Eligible for rehire on a semester basis.

Department Description

We seek to be innovative, creative, and effective in our approach to preparing students for their next steps into a successful graduate program or career in a diversity of fields. With a focus on undergraduate research, mentoring, and effective teaching, we work to build a strong community among students, whereby they support one another, work in teams, and find strong relational connections. It is the combination of these factors, along with outstanding faculty, that makes us strong. Students employed by the department in this position will gain skills associated with leadership and teaching laboratories, and will enhance their skills in critical thinking, problem solving, organization, and communication.

Job Description

Students are needed to assist with the department’s introductory level physics laboratories. The lab assistant will aid the lab manager with introductory physics lab equipment, resetting labs between sections, in addition to other laboratory tasks to help maintain the efficiency of the laboratory.

Job Location/ Hours Required

The candidate will perform job duties in the Wanek School of Natural Sciences. Hours will primarily be before and after the introductory level labs to prepare and put away lab equipment. This position requires at least 2 hours per week, but hours may vary depending on lab needs; however, the maximum number of hours a student employee may work across campus is 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• Aid physics laboratory manager and/or faculty in laboratory with equipment setup, reset, and tear down
• Help maintain an orderly laboratory space
• Other miscellaneous laboratory duties as assigned by faculty and lab manager

Required Qualifications:

A recommendation from a faculty member is required.

Desired Skills:

• Experience working in a lab environment is preferred but not necessary
• Excellent communication and organization skills