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Drake University Laboratory Assistant, Chemistry (9-month) - 999393 in Des Moines, Iowa
Title: Laboratory Assistant, Chemistry (9-month) - 999393
Position Number: 999393
Unit/Department: Chemistry
FTE: Full-time (9-month)
Department Summary:
The Chemistry Department at Drake University provides students with the scientific knowledge and experiential skills necessary for a career in chemistry and related fields. In preparing students for a career, we encourage and promote personal interactions between students, faculty, and experienced professionals through a variety of interactive courses, undergrad-research, and seminar presentations.
To learn more the Chemistry Department, visit: https://www.drake.edu/chemistry/ .
Job Summary:
The Chemistry Department at Drake University invites applications for a full-time laboratory assistant position. We seek a candidate who will be committed to providing a rigorous and engaging laboratory experience for students enrolled in Biochemistry and organic chemistry courses. Responsibilities include teaching assigned laboratory sections, preparing teaching materials, and assessing student learning.
This 9-month position coincides with the academic year, running from mid-August through mid-May.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Baccalaureate degree in biochemistry or related fields
• Knowledge of specialized principles or techniques normally obtained through a four-year college/university academic program, and strong laboratory skills in chemistry.
Job Duties:
35% - Teach laboratory courses and pre-labs in accordance with course syllabi, furnished procedures and instructions provided during weekly faculty/staff meetings. Interact with students both within and outside the instructional setting in a professional manner. Follow, communicate, and consistently enforce laboratory safety policies during all laboratory periods. - (Essential)
30% - Prepare laboratory materials, complete experiments before each class and attend lecture. Promote student understanding of laboratory experiments and stimulate students' intellectual growth by assisting them during laboratory periods in proper procedures and practices and providing guidance rather than giving answers. Perform and help students perform accurate and precise laboratory measurements. - (Essential)
15% - Conduct on-going evaluation and prepare grade reports of student progress and maintain records of student course/class performance. Participate in writing laboratory quizzes and laboratory practical exams. Conduct supplemental instruction as needed. - (Essential)
15% - Maintain office hours and assist students with laboratory and other course related information. Maintain e-mail communication with students. - (Essential)
5% - Foster a cooperative work environment and perform other duties as assigned. - (Essential)
Salary & Benefits
The final offered salary will be dependent upon the qualifications and experiences of the selected candidate.
At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our digital benefits guide: Drake Benefits Guide (Plan Year 2024) (https://www.drake.edu/hr/benefitsoverview/) .
One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here: Tuition Benefits (https://www.drake.edu/hr/benefitsoverview/tuitionbenefits/) .
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants will be asked to complete the online application and provide a resume/cv, and a cover letter. Candidates will be asked to identify three references.
All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of work authorization.
If you have questions about the application process, this position, or working at Drake University, please contact us at jobs@drake.edu .
Review of Applications Begins:
Review of applicants will begin April 30, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.