University of Michigan
LABORATORY ASST (STUDENT/WORKSTUDY) - PHY
Flint, MI
Nov 27, 2024
Part-time
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How to Apply

  • Applicants must submit a resume that must include:
    • Availability for the semester for which they are applying
    • Contact information for a physics faculty member who has had you in a course
    • Physics courses completed at U of M-Flint

Job Summary

Physics Lab Assistants work weekly schedules with times based upon the course that they are assisting. Each position is filled on a per semester basis. The Lab Assistant should report to the instructor for the course they are assigned. Lab Assistants are responsible for helping the instructor to ensure that the students complete the experimental portion/s of a given class period and for understanding how students are to complete the goals for a given experimental exercise (including helping with calculations). Lab Assistants perform routine tasks such as setting up and testing instrumentation or equipment and ensuring the teaching space is well maintained and organized throughout a class period.  The lab assistant is expected to be friendly and approachable to all members of the classroom. 

Responsibilities*

Responsibilities may include:

  • Assist students with proper set up and use of experimental equipment
  • Help students to understand the experiments
  • Know locations and appropriate usage of items being used in a given class period
  • Follow all departmental safety rules
  • Ensure good housekeeping in the classroom by doing the following:
    • Reminding students to clean up after themselves
    • Making sure that all items used in an experiment are put back in their place at the end of lab
    • Carrying out frequent reviews of lab supplies to ensure that all lab stations are fully equipped with materials for the courses taught in that lab room. Frequency of reviews to be worked out with the instructors.
    • Checking that there are sufficient quantities of materials/consumables for the next lab, including any specialty items that will be needed
    • Placing all equipment in appropriate location
    • Wiping desktops at end of lab
  • Reporting any broken/malfunctioning equipment to their assigned faculty member and helping to troubleshoot said equipment
  • Assist with annual chemical inventory

Required Qualifications*

  • Must be a currently enrolled UM-Flint student or recent graduate
  • Successful completion and understanding of the course that is being assigned, equivalent experience, or higher-level physics courses
  • Recommendation by a Physics instructor

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.

Additional Information

University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/?

The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.

Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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