Chemistry Lab Assistant I, Work-Study

Chemistry Lab Assistant I, Work-Study

Salary

$18.81 Hourly

Location

Auraria Campus, CO

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

2020-00343

Division

CCD Work-Study

Opening Date

07/01/2025

Closing Date

10/3/2025 5:00 PM Mountain

Position Type

Work-Study

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Purpose/Summary

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Training will be provided upon employment

Qualifications

• 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)

Supplemental Information

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.

We're so happy that you're 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.

This position is a part-time position with the Community College of Denver and therefore, is a non-benefit eligible position.

01

1. Are you currently (or will you be) enrolled in courses for Spring 2021 at either Community College of Denver, University of Colorado Denver, or Metropolitan State University of Denver?

• Yes
• No

02

1. Have you taken, and passed, general chemistry 1 or introduction to general chemistry at any of the Auraria institutions?

• Yes
• No

03

1. If you answered yes to question #2, who was your instructor? (Answer N/A if you answered no to the question)

Required Question