Temporary Lab Assistant: Science Lab

This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity.  Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities.   

Purpose Statement:

The Division of Science, Engineering & Math is seeking part-time lab assistants for the science labs. This position will prepare labs to be used in biology, chemistry, and sciences courses. This position will also provide support to faculty with troubleshooting equipment or lab experiments. All responsibilities are in support of student success as outlined in Pikes Peak State College’s Strategic Plan. 

The college offers the possibility for alternative work arrangements such as flexplace, remote work, or flextime scheduling upon completion of training and department needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed High School Diploma or completed GED. 
• One semester of college level biology, chemistry or environmental science with passing grade. 
• Basic mathematic skills. 

Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge.  Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Additional years of experience in the science lab.

Applications are accepted until position is filled.

Pikes Peak State College reserves the right to close the job posting once a sufficient applicant pool has been obtained.  

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.

Visa support is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:  Application must be submitted online.  Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration.  A complete application will include:

• Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
• Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  
• Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred.  Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.  
• Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.

This position may be eligible for a variety of employee benefits.  Pikes Peak State College participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.

Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.

Essential Functions

• Weekly setting up new biology/chemistry lab carts according to write-up prepared by the department chair.
• Prepare weekly chemicals and biological solutions needed for labs.
• Storing chemicals and solutions according to safety standards set by the Science Lab Manager or Science Lab Specialist.
• Maintain up-to-date safety data sheets (SDS) for all chemicals used in the laboratory.
• Collect and set up equipment and instruments needed for the labs, and ensure items are operational.
• Break down used lab cart from prior week, clean and return items to their respective stored locations.
• Assist Science Lab Specialist/Science Lab Manager with disposing chemical waste properly with basic understanding of chemical properties according to Federal, State and local laws.
• Assist Science Lab Specialist/Science Lab Manager with maintaining a detailed chemical inventory and storage according to Federal, State and local laws.
• Assist Science Lab Specialist/Science Lab Manager with identifying chemical waste classifications for professional waste collection.
• Assist in testing and maintaining all safety equipment located in lab classrooms and prep area.
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