General Information

The Department of Chemistry offers students the opportunity to assist in the various laboratories taught by our faculty. Many benefits are accrued by such service.

Ø     Earn extra money.

Ø     Enhance your chemical knowledge and skills. Learn while you teach. (Handy for review for professional exams!)

Ø     Gain experience working in a teaching environment.

Ø     Provide a valuable service to the Department.

Ø     Get to know faculty members better. This allows faculty members to better know YOU as well. (Handy for those letters of recommendation!)

Laboratories are offered all days of the week at most times. Exceptions are Monday, Wednesday and Friday Mornings before noon. Evening labs are also available!

Students wishing to be hired immediately must be full-time students. Part-time students may be hired at a later date in the semester.

To apply:

Ø     Know your schedule for the semester.

Ø     Go to the Assignment Schedule on the Chemistry web page to see which labs are available that fit within your experience and schedule

Ø     Contact Dr. Mike Jezercak with your requests via the Information and Assignment Request page. Your abilities to teach in a given laboratory will be evaluated at that time and further instructions will be provided. Those having laboratories at UCO are given selection priority.

 

New Hires:

  If you are working for the first time at UCO, you must complete the proper hiring forms. The employment office requires:

Requirements for all New Hires

•  Identification required for Federal I-9 Form

 One from each list:

Drivers License                                                        Social Security Card

UCO ID Card                                          AND         Native American Tribal Card

Voter’s Registration Card                                      Original or Certified Copy of a Birth Certificate

U.S. Military Card                                                   Native American Tribal Document

 

 OR:

  US Passport (replaces two forms of identification from above lists)

All employees must bring documents to Lillard Administration Building 204 to complete new hire paperwork. Per U.S. Homeland Security ruling, an employee is only allowed to work for three (3) days until all paperwork is completed.

• Direct Deposit: Voided check or official letter from the bank listing a routing and account number, signed or stamped by an employee of the bank

New employees will not receive a paycheck until direct deposit is complete.

 

 

Come teach with us!

Lab Assistant Resources:

 Instructions for Time Card Entry (pdf)

 The time card entry should be on your UCONNECT personal page. Login there and look for employment information. You should then be able to enter your time information as per the instructions above.

For complete information concerning hiring and job duties, see the Laboratory Assistance Handbook.

Lab Assistant Handbook (pdf)