Teaching Laboratory Assistant bei California Institute of Technology

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Job Summary

The duties assigned contribute to the safe, effective, and efficient accomplishment of the chemistry laboratory classes taught in Resnick Lab. 

Essential Job Duties

• Clean and distribute glassware for various laboratory courses using both a glassware washing/drying machine and by hand washing.
• Restock and inventory laboratory supplies as needed, including redistributing communal equipment.
• Check and clean the student work stations and shared equipment areas.
• Assist in maintaining and issuing supplies (for example, keys, goggles, lab coats) to students and assist in maintaining the inventory of student lockers.
• Assist in carrying out various safety duties, including proper labeling and handling of chemicals and chemical waste.
• Assist in cleaning, servicing, and assembling select pieces of equipment and apparatus, and in checking instruments as assigned.
• Assist Laboratory Administrator with classroom materials; help prepare handouts and other instructional materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant work experience.
• High school-level chemistry and/or prior experience working with chemicals.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to understand, apply, and follow standard operating and safety procedures, techniques, and methods to accomplish tasks.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of specialized cleaning of various scientific glassware, instruments, equipment, and devices.
• Familiarity and comfort with handling chemicals.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Required Documents

• Resume