Chemistry Lab TA

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About This Role

In this position, you will assist professors with laboratory work including but not limited to prep, grading, set-up and tear down and/or in-lab assistance. 

Expectations 

• Follow prep and set-up/tear down directions carefully.
• Read the lab experiment ahead of time even if you have done it before. Ask for clarification on any unclear points.
• Show up to lab on time with goggles and appropriate attire see the Lab Safety Agreement.
• Utilize the time at the beginning of lab to grade any quizzes or look over any prelab notebook assignments associated with the lab session.
• Walk around during the lab session to closely observe student work.
• Help alert students to incorrect or unsafe lab practices when you see them.
• Help manage organization and collection of stacks of completed assignments.
• Clean up and put away supplies, chemicals, and equipment as assigned.
• Interact with each student demonstrating God’s love for them.
• If you TA in the last lab section of the week, plan to help put chemicals and equipment away.
• Students must complete FERPA training and abide by school FERPA policies. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Must be a current Bethel student.
• Applicants must have successfully completed the course or an equivalent course as determined by the department.
• Applicants must be recommended for the position by a professor in the department. 

Work Environment

Laboratory work as directed by professor. 

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain standing for extended periods (2+ hours). Student worker will work with hazards associated with the lab that they are supporting and must follow all safety protocols.  

Expected Hours of Work

Hours will vary based on the needs of the professor.

Start Date

Beginning of the semester.

End Date

End of the semester.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time