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Infographic showing various Graduate Lab job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,864 per year, or $22.5 per hour.

Graduate Assistant - Forensic Science

Huntington, WV • On-site

Marshall University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees

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Position Title Graduate Assistant - Forensic Science Description of GA Assignment GA: Teacher - Adjunct instructor of record and assigned to teach one (half-time appointment) or two (full-time appointment) undergraduate course(s) or lab(s). Responsible for assigning student grades and following all University teaching guidelines. Job Description Summary
Student will co-teach undergraduate laboratory (CHM 218 Monday 2:00-4:50 lab) with Dr. Madelyn Jackstadt
The assistant will also prepare chemical solutions, standardized samples, and other materials needed for upper-level teaching laboratories in the department. Preparation, testing, and maintenance of chemical analysis instruments may also be required. Tasks will be performed under the supervision of the professor responsible for the teaching laboratory.
Department Chemistry - MU2520 Location MU - Marshall University Semester Fall Semester Hours Per Week Full Time (20 hrs a week)
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Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science
Experience
Prior teaching assistant in Chemistry labs or Forensic Science courses.
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Education Experience
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Posting Number MU3096GA Open Date 07/13/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

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