CTD Temporary Summer Assistant Lab Prep Coordinator, Grades 6-12

Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Assistant Laboratory Prep Coordinator

CTD Academic Summer Camp at Northwestern University

The Assistant Laboratory Prep Coordinator (ALPC) works closely with the Laboratory Prep Coordinator (LPC), CTD Instructors, the Supplies Manager, Academic Directors (ADs), and Northwestern University lab managers to provide laboratory setups for Center for Talent Development (CTD) Academic Summer Camp science courses.

Employment Dates and Stipend

• Full-time work Monday, June 15 - August 7, 2026
• Salary: $19.00 per hour; 37.5 hours maximum
• Hours: 7:30am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, with a one-hour unpaid break; additional time may be required, and hours may be adjusted depending on scheduled lab and prep times.

Qualifications

• Current or past enrollment in a college undergraduate or graduate degree program involving laboratory science.
• Working knowledge of lab processes and procedures, and experience in setting up and breaking down labs for others.
• Knowledge of basic scientific equipment used in high-school level biology and chemistry laboratory procedures.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Motivated, flexible, and adaptable.
• Strong work ethic, a professional demeanor, and a commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals, including staff, students, and organizational partners.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver 40 lbs.
• Ability to traverse distances of at least one mile with or without accommodation.

General Responsibilities

• Learn and implement CTD and Northwestern Policies and Procedures.
• Learn and uphold Northwestern University, and if needed, outside laboratory safety expectations and procedures.
• Uphold and promote the CTD Honor Code.
• Uphold CTD rules and regulations concerning staff conduct, program procedures, and other responsibilities as set forth in the staff handbook and by administrative staff.
• With the Laboratory Prep Coordinator, review all CTD science course syllabi for the assigned science strand prior to the start of the sessions. Support the creation, updating and confirmation of laboratory use schedules with each CTD science strand instructor prior to the start of the sessions.
• Working with the Laboratory Prep Coordinator, review syllabi and lab procedures to determine supplies and materials needed. Communicate needed supplies and materials to the Laboratory Prep Coordinator, and if needed, the Supply Manager, so supplies and materials can be ordered.
• Inventory maintenance of scientific equipment used in laboratory and classroom settings
• Assist in the preparation, set up, break down, and clean up of labs for science courses based on lab schedules and assignments.
• Assist the Laboratory Prep Coordinator, the instructors, and the teaching assistant (TA) staff during labs, paying particular attention to laboratory safety.
• Communicate regularly during the sessions with Laboratory Prep Coordinator, instructors, and TAs for laboratory instructions, set-up, and materials.
• Maintain and clean lab areas and equipment, including proper disposal and cleaning of supplies and lab areas.
• Support the inventory process, packing, and storing of all lab supplies at the conclusion of summer session.
• Working with the Laboratory Prep Coordinator, provide an overview of Northwestern University laboratory safety training and best practices to ensure staff and students understand safety protocols.
• Assume program-related responsibilities as reasonably requested by CTD administrative staff.

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