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Organic Chemistry Lab Student Teaching Assistant I NFWS (26/27)
University of La VerneLa Verne, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Jun 2026
About the role
This is a student teaching assistant position for currently enrolled students at the University of La Verne. Lab TA’s will assist the instructor in the proper functioning of the lab during the session and help students follow proper techniques and safety rules while conducting experiments. TA’s must be proactive in the lab and model proper laboratory safety at all times, including wearing the proper protective equipment: lab coats, goggles and proper clothing and shoes. This position may be extended to the Spring 2026semester after evaluation by the lab coordinator on performance in the lab.
Teaching assistants will:
- Come prepared and on time or earlier to their respective lab with proper PPE and with knowledge of the experiment and ready to answer student’s questions.
- Must attend the weekly lab meetings.
- TA must remain proactive in labs and observe/keep an eye on students to ensure that they are following proper laboratory techniques and safety. They must remain vigilant at all times and keep an eye on the student’s use of the chemicals during the experiments to prevent or catch cross contamination.
- TAs must communicate with the Lab instructors / Lab Coordinators / Lab Managers regarding any concerns with the chemicals or lab safety.
- Ensure the Maintenance of the lab’s cleanliness during their respective lab and conduct lab clean up (putting away equipment or cleaning glassware, keep chemicals in order, etc.), and sometimes help set up (prepare waste containers or pipettes, help with preparation of chemicals, etc.)
- Grade assignments within a reasonable turnaround time
The physical demands include the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.
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If you have not been a TA before, you will need to meet with the department to fill out an additional form regarding any other Science and Math courses you have taken so far.
Unofficial transcripts or screen captures of your Grade for the Course you will be a TA for is fine.
Unofficial transcripts or screen captures of your Grade for the Course you will be a TA for is fine.
- Successful completion of CHEM 311/312 with a grade of B- or better.
- Mandatory attendance at the weekly lab meetings.
- Committed to working both Fall and Spring semesters for a minimum of 10 hours/week.
- Must be a current University of La Verne student
- Recommendation from a Chemistry instructor
- Driven and takes initiative
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Basic knowledge of Excel
- Dependable, reliable, and self-sufficient
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