Chemistry Lab Assistant I, Work-Study

Gain experience working in a chemistry lab and sharpen your skills for future science classes.

The students in this position will assist the chemistry lab coordinator with prepping lab
materials for in-person classes and assembling lab kits for online classes. They will also
help maintain inventory and assist faculty instructors in setting up their labs as needed.

• Utilize personal protective equipment as required to ensure safe practices. Aid instructors with monitoring the use of personal protective equipment*.
• Read and follow daily lab schedule and instructions to ensure set-up and breakdown of laboratory equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Ensure the laboratory is prepared prior to the course's scheduled start time.
• Prepare materials, chemical reagents, solutions as needed and ensure hazardous materials are stored in compliance with state and local regulations*.
• Assemble, disassemble, clean, and store equipment and other appropriate supplies needed for experiments, and remove, collect, and label chemical waste from classrooms and labs*.
• Maintain current inventory database of all equipment, supplies and chemical quantities used in the various labs.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and instruction manuals with guidance from supervisor*.
• Coordinate purchasing of all chemistry supplies and special equipment with supervisor.
• Prepare chemicals and supplies for the online lab kits created for the department.
• Aid in packing online lab kits and in receiving returned kits at the end of each semester.
• Utilize Microsoft Teams to communicate with other lab assistants and supervisor*.
• Provide support to students and instructors during labs. This support will involve activities such as replacing broken glassware, refilling chemicals, and helping with spill clean ups.

- Passed CHE 111 or CHE 101
- Must be enrolled in courses for Fall 2024 at either Community College of Denver, University of Colorado Denver, or Metropolitan State University of Denver
- Must have Work-Study awarded funds

Preferred experience
-experience working with Microsoft Excel

Lab techniques:
Preparing solutions, performing dilutions, standardization of solutions,
Safety:
Purpose and importance of PPE, maintaining lab safety equipment, understanding
hazards associated with certain chemicals, proper storage considerations
Technology:
Basic computer skills Excel and Teams will be used frequently
Use and maintenance of lab equipment (auto-titrator, Mel-Temp apparatus, LabQuest
devices)

Any science pathway. Lab experience outside of class is a great thing to put on a resume if a
student is interested in any degree or career in science, and especially graduate school.
Students will also become more skilled in their lab techniques, and will hopefully bring those
skills into their future science classes.

Were so happy that youre considering a work-study position with CCD! The work-study
program allows you to access financial aid funds while building real-world job skills in a
professional environment. At CCD, we understand that your academic goals are your top
priority, and participation in the work-study program will help you achieve them.