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How to Apply

Applicants must submit a current resume and a brief cover letter that contains the following information:

• Availability for the semester for which they are applying
• Contact information for a Department of Green Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty member who has had them in lab
• A list of chemistry courses completed at UM-Flint

Job Summary

The Department of Green Chemistry and Biochemistry is seeking students to serve as Laboratory Assistants in teaching labs during the Fall 2025 semester. These positions are filled on a per semester basis. Weekly work schedules will vary depending on the course the assistant is supporting. Laboratory assistants will report directly to the Natural Sciences Laboratory Supervisor and the instructor for their assigned course.

Responsibilities*

The primary role of a laboratory assistant is to support faculty during teaching laboratories. All lab assistants are expected to:

• Respond to student questions and provide assistance with calculations
• Guide students in the proper setup and safe use of laboratory equipment
• Be familiar with the location and correct use of all safety equipment
• Adhere to all departmental safety protocols
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment by:
  • Ensuring adequate supplies of reagents are available for upcoming labs
  • Verifying that all laboratory equipment is properly stored after use
  • Refilling paper towel and soap dispensers as needed
  • Cleaning benchtops and chemical dispensing stations at the end of each lab session
  • Reporting any damaged or malfunctioning equipment to the Lab Supervisor

Required Qualifications*

• Must be a currently enrolled UM-Flint student or recently graduated, within the last 6 months
• Successful completion and understanding of the course that is being assigned, equivalent experience, or higher level chemistry labs
• A demonstrated ability to apply laboratory safety rules
• Must be friendly and approachable to all members of the classroom
• Recommendation by a laboratory instructor from the Department of Green Chemistry and Biochemistry

Desired Qualifications*

• Excellent communication skills
• A strong understanding of the material being presented
• Ability to troubleshoot issues that may arise in the lab

Modes of Work

Onsite

The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.