Job Description:

Position OverviewFacilitate lab activities by carrying out technical lab upkeep, preparation, and technical support. GL 3143-3147
Job DescriptionThe Department of Chemistry maintains a pool of undergraduate teaching assistants (UTA) who, commensurate with qualifications, may teach organic chemistry labs or perform technical lab upkeep, preparation, and technical support.
This position may involve teaching organic chemistry laboratory and/or restocking the labs at the end of week and/or setting up experiments at the beginning of the week.
Possible activities include, but are not limited to:

Teach organic chemistry laboratory including:
Presenting pre-lab lecturesSupervising laboratory experimentsEnforcing laboratory rulesGrading student laboratory assignmentsAttending weekly TA meetingsHolding office hours
Clean glassware (distillation apparatus, flasks, etc.)Conduct room checks between each lab period
Locate missing/misplaced equipment and return to the proper area(s)Replace broken glasswareReplenish solutions/chemicalsMonitor chemical waste and dispose of waste as directedCollect and submit items for lost-and-foundMaintain the supply of gloves, paper towels, weighing paper, filter paper, etc. in all labs
Pick up packages and orders at the Chemistry Department stockroomMaintain chemical inventoryGather needed supplies and materials for labs
Prepare necessary solutionsGather and organize needed glassware and chemicals (e.g., ice, dry ice, liquid nitrogen, etc.)
Set up and break down lab experiments
Place stock room glassware, equipment, and chemicals into labReturn stock room glassware, equipment, and chemicals as directed for next-use convenience
Check primary waste bottle and move contents to secondary container, if necessary. Notify Director as secondary containers fill.Clean up chemical spills, fume hoods, balances, lab benches, etc.Maintain the supply of gloves, paper towels, weighing paper, filter paper, etc. in all labs


Break down boxes and take to recycleCheck glass waste boxes and replace as necessary

Required Qualifications

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

1. Must have taken and passed CHEM 331.

Preferred Qualifications

Taken and passed CHEM 335 and CHEM 336.

Additional Candidate InstructionsA complete application will include a Cover Letter and a Resume. Your cover letter must include your grades in CHEM 330/331 and, if taken, CHEM 335/336, as well as your TA for the lab classes. Only complete applications will be considered. Apply by 7/19/24 to ensure consideration. This is a Pool Posting. Applicants will continue to be reviewed and hired until positions are filled.Contact Information to ApplicantsMary Beth Carter - marybethcarter@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range$15/hrWork ScheduleVaries, up to 20 hours per week.Anticipated Start DateMonday August 19, 2024Apply to Job

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