Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences - Graduate Assistant

Job Title: Graduate Assistant

Department: Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences

Supervisor: Inna Miroshnyk, PhD/Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Starting Rate of Pay: $12.00

Length of Employment: Eligible for rehire on a semester-by-semester basis

Department Description:

The Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy at High Point University is committed to education, training, and lifelong learning that enhances healthcare outcomes locally and globally. The department advances knowledge through state‑of‑the‑art biomedical and pharmaceutical research aimed at improving understanding of disease processes and developing more effective therapies

Job Description:

The Graduate Teaching Assistant supports faculty in maintaining and stocking the laboratory, delivering pharmaceutics compounding laboratory instruction, facilitates student learning, ensures compliance with laboratory standards, and assists with course-related activities.

Job Location & Hours:

The student employee will perform most or all job duties at: FWSOP – Congdon Budling

Work hours may vary depending on departmental needs; however, student employees are limited to a maximum of 20 hours per week. This position requires up to 15 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• Assist faculty in lab preparation, instruction, and supervision of compounding activities
• Support student skill development in dosage form preparation, calculations, and aseptic technique
• Ensure adherence to safety and laboratory protocols
• Prepare materials and maintain lab inventory and organization

Required Qualifications:

• Enrollment in the HPU PharmD Program
• Strong background in pharmaceutics and/or compounding
• Effective communication and organizational skills

Desired Skills:

• Attention to detail: High precision in following formulations, labeling, and documentation
• Teaching support skills: Ability to explain concepts clearly and assist students with hands-on techniques
• Organization & time management: Ability to manage lab preparation, workflow, and multiple tasks efficiently
• Problem-solving: Ability to troubleshoot formulation issues and student questions in real time
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate with faculty and other teaching assistants