Part-time Laboratory Technician for Physical Sciences

Part-time Laboratory Technician for Physical Sciences Department: Department of Physical Science, and Title III-F, HSI STEM Reports To: Chair of the Department of Physical Sciences Location : On Campus (River Forest, IL) Employment : Part-time 20 hours/week. Starting August 2025 and ending May 30, 2026 Position Summary: Prepares standard equipment, facilities, and/or solutions for laboratory experiments, in accordance with detailed procedures and instructions. Cleans, breaks down, and stores laboratory equipment, facilities, and supplies after completion of laboratory exercises, as required.
Duties and Responsibilities: Chemistry Lab Preparation. Duties include, but are not limited to: Setting up, taking down, and cleaning equipment and glassware Aliquoting reagents for student experiments. Other duties as assigned (10%). Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Proctoring Exams/Tutoring upper division courses as needed.
• Supervising Undergraduate Lab preparation positions, including maintaining a lab safety certification protocol for all lab preparation roles. Reminding students to submit Paycor records in a timely manner.
• Generating practical protocols and instructions for the operation of equipment and review of equipment for replacement/repair (e.g., proper functioning of microscopes, pipettes, etc.)
• Aliquoting reagents, cleaning freezer stocks, and making lists of what we have. Pre-checking reagent activity. Running sample gels. Rehearsing/dry running laboratory protocols.
• Cleaning of equipment like pipettes and centrifuges. Maintaining inventory records.
• Preparation for future term laboratory courses.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in science or math education or a related field
• Experience with Physical lab preparation

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a team and independently with creativity, professionalism, and a positive attitude
• Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to develop, organize, and independently manage a variety of projects simultaneously and meet all required deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and OneDrive

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lab safety certification either as background experience or obtained during training for this position.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Note: Accommodation will be made for applicants who cannot meet these physical demands

Salary and FLSA Status

• Salary: $25 per hour
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Part-time, 20 hours a week

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Pro-rated Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
• Pro-rated vacation and sick time accrual per part-time policy

Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation. About Dominican University Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment. Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois. Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit www.dom.edu. Expectations for all Dominican Employees To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a supportive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups. Institutional Statement Dominican University is committed to fostering a supportive academic community that provides access and opportunity for all our students. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal and state employment regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at ... for assistance.