Job Title: Chemistry Stockroom Worker (WS)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

Department Name: Chemistry

Unit Number (5 digits): 11130

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization  

Contact Person/Supervisor: Chemistry Stockroom Manager

Wage Range: $11.75-12.75/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): 

The purpose of the chemistry stockroom worker position is to assist the stockroom staff in the support of research and teaching laboratories in the chemistry department. 

Transferable Skills: 

• Interpersonal/soft skills 

• Good decision making skills

• Self-motivation

• Technical skills for a laboratory setting

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Dispensing reagents, solutions, and supplies through the stockroom window

• Washing glassware

• Assisting in the preparation of the teaching laboratories

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) 

Candidates for this position must have completed at least one college chemistry course.

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires crouching, stooping, twisting/pivoting,reaching overhead, grasping/handling, pushing/pulling, lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs., and operating equipment or machinery to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to respiratory factors and chemicals, as well as rare exposure to wet or humid conditions indoors, proximity hazards, and heights or cramped quarters to perform the essential functions. Protective equipment is required for some essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is for general information purposes.  It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.  This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.