Chemistry Lab Assistant Work Study Job at Iowa Valley Community College District, Iowa Falls, IA

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  • Iowa Valley Community College District
  • Iowa Falls, IA

Job Description

Job Title: Chemistry Lab Assistant Work Study

Location: Ellsworth Community College, Iowa Falls, IA 50126

Department: Science

Reports to: Chemistry Faculty

Semester: Fall 2025

Number of Openings: 1

Rate of Pay: $10.00 per hour

Hours Required: 5 Hours per week - Chemistry for 30 weeks

Summary: The chemistry lab assistant position involves cleaning and maintaining the chemistry laboratory environment on campus. Washing, cleaning, and inventory of laboratory equipment is the primary role of this position. On occasion, preparation of chemical experiments, demonstrations, and out-reach activities may also be involved. No hazardous situations are present unless under the immediate direction of Dr. Jason R. Poock. Lab assistants sometime learn demonstrations and work with the chemical inventory.

Essential Job Duties

  • Conducts lab setups in collaboration with instructors.
  • Wash glassware, clean lab, organize the inventory, complete other duties as assigned.
  • Tools Used on job: Hammer, mop, broom, pipettes, spatulas, balances, cups, cylinders.
  • Machines Used: Hot plates, magnetic stir plates, ventilation hood.
  • Electronic Devices Used: Computers, electric balance

Abilities

  • Some Science coursework and background.
  • Physical Requirements: LIGHT WORK: Exerting up to 2 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Use of arm and/ or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work.
  • Visual Acuity Requirement (including color, depth perception and field of vision): close assembly, visual inspection, using measurement devices.
  • Environmental Conditions: Activities occur inside and outside, subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin; fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. This position is very versatile, and accommodations can be made to the student's requirements.

Education and Experience: HS Diploma or equivalent

Iowa Valley Community College District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. This includes all employment practices, hiring practices, and unwelcome harassment of applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, actual or potential parental, family, marital status or veteran status or other protected classes. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President of Administration, serving as the District Equity Officer, 3702 S. Center Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158, 641-844-5530, equity@iavalley.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: 312-730-1560 Facsimile: 312-730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Work at office, Immediate start,

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