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Laboratory Assistant, Organic Chemistry

3 months ago


Des Moines, Iowa, United States Drake University Full time

Title: Laboratory Assistant, Organic Chemistry (10 month

Position Number:

Unit/Department: Chemistry

FTE: Full-time (10-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:

Job Summary:

The Chemistry Department at Drake University invites applications for a full-time (10 month) laboratory assistant position. We seek a candidate who will be knowledgeable and committed to provide a rigorous and engaging laboratory experience for students enrolled in organic chemistry courses and/or biochemistry/general chemistry. Responsibilities include teaching assigned laboratory sections, preparing teaching materials, and assessing student learning.

This 10-month position running from August through May with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2024.

Minimum Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree in chemistry 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

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 ) .

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 .

Review of Applications Begins:

Review of applicants will begin May 17, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.