Location: Morrow,GA, USA
About Us
Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development. The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses.
Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has named the university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clay-ton State one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.
Job Summary
MUST BE A CURRENTLY ENROLLED CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT
Under moderate supervision, the Student Lab Assistant performs preparatory work to assist the Lab Professional; performs technical duties in the operation and maintenance of chemistry and physics laboratories and equipment; and follows established policies concerning the use and disposal of hazardous materials and/or waste. Occasionally, the Student Lab Assistant may also perform routine administrative tasks in an office setting.
Responsibilities
* Prepare the laboratory in advance by setting up any laboratory equipment needed for the experiment.
* Prepare simple reagents regularly used during lab procedures and ensure the lab is stocked with the necessary supplies. This includes monitoring all of the supplies used in the lab and restocking them as needed between sections.
* Operate, clean, and properly store laboratory equipment.
* Clean the labs thoroughly at the end of the week, ensure that all bottle caps are firmly fastened to prevent spills or leakage, and properly store generated chemical waste.
* Assist in completing chemical and equipment inventory semi-annually.
* Complete safety inspections and perform shower and eye wash checks weekly.
* Adhere to all laboratory safety guidelines and procedures, including wearing appropriate attire for the lab setting.
* Warmly greet visitors, faculty, staff, and students by exhibiting polite and professional communication skills.
* Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning, organizing, etc.
* Handle and appropriately route paper mail and package deliveries.
* Be able to lift at least 30 pounds.
* Additional duties as determined by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Must be in good academic standing
Must complete the Professionalism 101 Workshop within the first semester of hire
Must be enrolled in at least 9 credit hours during fall and spring semesters OR 6 credit hours during summer semesters.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Chemistry major
GPA of 2.5 or better
Has completed at least one semester of a laboratory course
Good written and verbal communication skills
Capable of multitasking
Good problem-solving skills
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression, as stated in Board Policy 6.5, Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom, which can be found online at
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Candidate must disclose potential, actual, or apparent conflicts of interest in compliance.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Clayton State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources at (678) ###-####. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at (678) ###-####.