Student Laboratory Assistants (2) - Department of Chemistry - Faculty of Science

Competition Number:
95S24R
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Chemistry - Faculty of Science
Position:
Student Laboratory Assistant (2)
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 8 hours per week 
Salary:

$15.40 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

ASAP 鈥� April 30, 2025

The Chemistry Department seeks applications for student assistants in First Year Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Inorganic Chemistry laboratories for the 2024-2025 academic year.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lab assistants will:

  • Act as resource for students during the lab 
  • Monitoring student operations in conducting experiments
  • Ensuring chemicals, solutions and equipment are used in the laboratory safely
  • Following Standard Operating Procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Undergraduate student in the Faculty of Science, preference will be given to Department of Chemistry students
  • Applicants must have successfully completed the course for which they are selected to assist in the lab or have alternative and equivalent relevant experience
  • Students hired will be required to successfully complete an on-line WHIMIS course and attend a mandatory Site Safety Training session prior to the first lab session

Priority will be given to 69传媒 students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, 69传媒, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

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Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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