Position Details
Employer: Virginia Western Community College, 3094 Colonial Ave SW, Roanoke, VA.
Department: Chemistry/STEM
Position Supervisor: Mark Dudley
Phone: 540-857-6259
Email: mdudley@virginiawestern.edu
Rate of Pay: $13/hour
Semester(s) of Assignment: Fall 2025 (8/24/26 – 12/17/26) and Spring semester (1/19/27 – 5/13/27)
General Qualifications:
Successful completion of General Chemistry (111) and/or General Biology (102) and majoring in Science and/or Engineering.
Work Schedule Range
Note: Regardless of work schedule below, students may never work during their scheduled classtimes.
Friday: 9 AM – 4 PM
Saturday: N/A
Sunday: N/A
Monday: 9 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM – 4 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM – 4 PM
Thursday: 9 AM – 4 PM
Physical Location: STEM Building ST313
Purpose or Role of the Position within the Organization:
To provide support to the Lab Manager and faculty.
Duties/Responsibilities of the position and how they relate to the purpose or role:
- Assist in preparing, stocking, and maintaining general chemistry laboratories to ensure spaces are clean, organized, and fully equipped for upcoming classes.
- Working under supervision, the Assistant performs basic operational duties in strict adherence to department, college, and Virginia Community College System (VCCS) safety policies.
- This entry-level role provides valuable foundational experience in daily laboratory maintenance within a safe, structured environment.
Will the employee have access to sensitive information: No
Does the position require a specific program of study: Yes
Program: Science and/or Engineering
Why program is required: Safety issues related to use of chemicals
Physical/Cognitive Requirements of Assignment
E = Essential; M = Marginal; N/A = Not Applicable
Physical Requirements
| Lifting: M | Light Lifting: E | Moderate Lifting: M |
| Heavy Lifting: N/A | Pushing/Pulling: E | Reaching: M |
| Walking: E | Repetitive Motion: M | Bending: M |
| Climbing: M | Other: E |
Mental/Sensory Demands
| Memory: E | Reasoning: E | Reading: M |
| Analyzing: E | Hearing: M | Logic: E |
| Verbal Communication: M | Written Communication: M |
Emotional Demands
| Fast Pace: M | Average Pace: E | Multiple Priorities: M |
| Intense Customer Interaction: N/A | Multiple Stimuli: M | Frequent Change: E |
Performance Evaluations will be conducted shortly before the end of the job assignment.
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Roanoke, VA 24015
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