Work Study: Chemistry Stockroom/Instrumentation/Demos Student Associate

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Job Posting Title: Work Study: Chemistry Stockroom/Instrumentation/Demos Student Associate ---- Hiring Department: Department of Chemistry ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 19 ---- FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer ---- Earliest Start Date: Ongoing ---- Position Duration: Limited Duration Based on Business Need ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: Purpose For Fall 2026, the Chemistry department has multiple ( Work-Study only ) positions available to support the day-to-day operation of chemistry teaching labs by helping prepare and maintain the materials, equipment, and safety standards students, TAs, and faculty depend on. These roles help students build clear and organized communication skills, sound and inclusive decision-making and problem-solving abilities, and a strong sense of integrity and accountability in their work with others.

Responsibilities Stockroom Student Associate: A-Chem, P-Chem, O-Chem, Gen Chem/Inorganic • Prepare teaching lab spaces by restocking solutions, reagents, equipment, and consumables

• Prepare stock solutions, reagents, supplies, and equipment for student use

• Monitor compliance with safety standards by students, TAs, faculty, and staff

• Provide first line customer service to lab students interacting with the stockroom

Instrumentation Student Associate • Prepare instruments before lab sessions, ensuring proper setup 

• Perform routine startup and shutdown procedures on analytical equipment following the Instrument Check Instructions (e.g., spectrophotometers, chromatographs)

• Carry out basic troubleshooting and maintenance tasks under supervision

• Report equipment issues and coordinate with staff for service needs

• Keep lab environments clean and organized.

• Weekly gas cylinders gauge reading and replacement if necessary

• Update the computer system regularly and perform backup testing of data

• Stockroom duties as assigned

• Follow all safety protocols and proper lab practices

Demos Student Associate • Assist with the preparation, delivery, and clean-up procedures for classroom demonstrations.

• Prepare teaching lab spaces by restocking solutions, reagents, equipment, and consumables

• Prepare stock solutions, reagents, supplies, and equipment for student use

• Monitor compliance with safety standards by students, TAs, faculty, and staff

• Provide first line customer service to lab students interacting with the stockroom

Required Qualifications • Current undergraduate at UT Austin enrolled/registered for the current semester, and in good academic standing.

• Previous completion of a chemistry lab course at UT.

• Financial Aid Work-Study recipient for the 26-27 school year: Instructions for accessing and sharing any Work Study Award you may have can be found  here .

• Confidently navigate safety protocols, emergency procedures, and comply with lab-specific, UT Environmental Health & Safety-specific, state, and national rules and regulations.

• Capacity to learn quickly, improvise solutions to unforeseen obstacles, and adapt to a fast-paced, go-with-the-flow environment.

• Ability to work efficiently in Google Apps, including Google Sheets, as well as Microsoft Excel

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Salary Range

$13 Hourly + depending on qualifications and position selected for

Working Conditions • Based in chemistry teaching labs, stockrooms, and prep/instrument rooms, with regular exposure to chemicals, reagents, glassware, gas cylinders, and lab equipment

• Requires standing, walking, and light-to-moderate lifting, along with adherence to all safety protocols and PPE requirements

• Involves computer work, including keyboard use, data entry, and software navigation (e.g., Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, instrument software)

• Fast-paced environment with workloads tied to class and lab schedules, requiring both independent work and close coordination with faculty, TAs, and student staff

• Flexible availability needed, including early mornings, afternoons, or occasional evenings based on lab and demo timing

Work Shift

Flexible work hours between Monday-Friday 7am-11pm, based on student schedule. A max of 19 hours a week due to Work-Study restrictions.

Required Materials : Either multi-select the files to be attached at the first upload (under resume/cv) or continue to click the Upload button after each file is uploaded. Applicants will not be able to upload additional files after their application is submitted. • Resume/CV

• Work Study Award Letter/ Financial Aid Screenshot of award

Important   for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:  You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:  As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. ---- Employment Eligibility: Please confirm your eligibi

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