Position Details
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Position Information
Position Title Advanced Physics Lab Aide Requisition Number H01902P Position Category Hourly/Work Study Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT Hours per week 10 Months per year 4 Alternate work schedule Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate $15.00 FLSA Job Summary/Basic Function
The Physics and Astronomy department is hiring an undergraduate student to aid in the organization, design, build, and implementation of equipment to streamline the Advanced Labs mission. The student should have experience in soldering, making circuit boards, building optical instrumentation, and using tools.
Required Qualifications
Individuals interested in applying to be an advanced lab aide must have completed PHYS 2010/2210, PHYS 2020/2220, and PHYS 3190
Lab aides may need to complete training sessions on a regular basis.
Applicants should have an interest in physics as well as in teaching others. A basic understanding of data collection, spreadsheets, and computer skills is necessary.
A good understanding of scientific and math concepts is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
Physics experience preferred. Hiring preference will be given to those who have worked previously as Physics Department lab aides or those who are knowledgeable in the care, handling, and use of physics laboratory equipment.
Background Check? No
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 04/20/2026 Review Date 04/22/2026 Job Close Date 08/31/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/26090 Notes to Applicant
To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume, and cover letter. Transcripts are optional.
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance. - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Physical Requirements of this position Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
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Do you have good written and oral communication skills?
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Have you taken a lab accompanying PHYS 2010 or PHYS 2210? If Yes, how long ago did you take it and how did you perform in the course?
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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
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Are you a current Weber State University student?
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