General Chemistry Lab TA — Hands-On Science Mentor

General Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant Job Title: General Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant Department: (not specified) Terms and Hours: Approx. 3 hrs/wk per lab section assigned Job Category: Student Employment Hourly Wage: Portland Metro Minimum Wage ($16.80/hour) Job Summary The General Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant (TA) will report to the instructor of the course or the laboratory coordinator. The assigned classroom will be located in Swindells Hall. The approximate hours for a semester will be 3 hours per week per section (up to 39 hours per section each semester). The instructor or coordinator will inform the TA of performance strengths and deficiencies on an ongoing basis. A TA not meeting expectations may be dismissed and replaced at any time during the semester. In addition to completing this job application, candidates MUST complete the following survey: Responsibilities Assist the instructor in helping students conduct experiments safely. Answer student questions related to experimental procedure and calculations. Answer student questions related to underlying chemistry concepts. Be in the lab and actively helping students during assigned lab times. Assist the instructor in setting up for and cleaning up after experiments, including setting out chemical reagents and equipment prior to lab, returning reagents and equipment to the appropriate places after lab, capping and storing waste bottles, and general cleaning of the lab. Grade beginning-of-lab assignments as detailed by the instructor. Prep TA’s – Assist lab coordinator in preparing solutions, chemical reagents, equipment, etc. for experiments. General lab upkeep and cleaning. Other relevant duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Successful completion of CHM 277 with a grade of B or higher. For CHM 278, successful completion of CHM 278 with a grade of B or higher. Good technical and people skills. Ability to communicate effectively. Knowledge of safe laboratory practices. Knowledge of underlying chemistry concepts. Preferred Qualifications Chemistry majors. Previous TA experience. Students with Federal Work Study in Financial Aid Package preferred. Student with Green Dot Certification preferred. Physical Requirements N/A Posting Information Posting Number: SE1017-2023 Number of Vacancies: Multiple Estimated Start Date: 08/24/2026 Open Date: 07/06/2026 Close Date: 09/07/2026 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Optional documents may be included but are not required. Contact University of Portland 5000 N. Willamette Blvd Portland, Oregon 97203-5798 View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr University Of Portland