Temporary Lab Assistant

2 weeks ago


Worcester, United States Worcester Polytechnic Institute Full time

**JOB TITLE**
Temporary Lab Assistant

**LOCATION**
Worcester

**DEPARTMENT NAME**
Fire Protection Engineering Department - JM

**DIVISION NAME**
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

**JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY**

This position will be for Summer 2024.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

This position will be for Summer 2024.

**Principal Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Will adhere to safety all procedures of the fire science laboratory.
- Assist in keeping an accurate inventory of equipment, manuals, data books, materials, and supplies as designated by the Lab Manager or Research Staff.
- Assist in the fabrication, and assembly, of experimental setups.
- Provide assistance to Research Staff as assigned.
- Assist with lab demonstrations for faculty, students, and visitors when requested.
- Perform housekeeping duties and lab maintenance.
- Performs other lab related duties as required.

**FLSA STATUS**
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

**About WPI**
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.

**Diversity & Inclusion at WPI**
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.

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