Work Study: Chemistry Stockroom/Instrumentation/Demos Student Associate

Job Posting Title:

Work Study: Chemistry Stockroom/Instrumentation/Demos Student Associate

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Hiring Department:

Department of Chemistry

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

19

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Limited Duration Based on Business Need

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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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.

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Employment Eligibility:

Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_acad_employment.html

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.