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The Department of Chemistry maintains a pool of Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UGTAs) who, depending on their qualifications, may teach organic chemistry laboratory sections or provide technical support through lab preparation, maintenance, and inventory management. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Instructional Duties

• Teach and support organic chemistry lab sections, including delivering pre-lab lectures and supervising experiments.
• Enforce lab safety protocols and evaluate student performance through grading and feedback.
• Participate in weekly TA meetings and hold office hours to assist students outside of lab sessions.

Technical and Operational Support

• Clean and maintain laboratory glassware (e.g., distillation apparatus, flasks)
• Conduct room checks between lab periods to maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization by returning equipment, replacing glassware, replenishing supplies, managing waste, and handling lost-and-found items.

Stockroom and Inventory Tasks

• Retrieve packages and supplies from the Chemistry Department stockroom
• Maintain accurate records of chemical and equipment inventory

Lab Preparation and Breakdown

• Prepare and organize materials for lab sessions, including chemical solutions and specialized supplies like ice, dry ice, and liquid nitrogen.
• Set up and break down experiments, manage waste, clean lab areas, and ensure all labs are stocked with necessary equipment and supplies.

General Support Duties

• Break down cardboard boxes and transport them to recycling
• Monitor glass waste containers and replace them as needed

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Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UGTAs) in the Department of Chemistry support the instructional and operational needs of the organic chemistry teaching laboratories. Depending on qualifications, UGTAs may lead lab sections by delivering pre-lab lectures, supervising student experiments, grading assignments, and holding office hours. They may also assist with technical responsibilities including lab setup, cleanup, restocking, equipment maintenance, and chemical inventory management. This role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of the teaching labs throughout the week.