Title: Temporary Hourly: Engineering Lab Assistant - Science, Engineering, and Math Division

Position Type: Temp Hourly

College: Pikes Peak State College

Location: Colorado Springs

Who We Are:

Pikes Peak State College is the largest and most diverse college in the Pikes Peak region, serving students with a wide range of goals, experiences, and responsibilities. Our students include recent high school graduates, working adults, military-affiliated students, parents, first-generation students, career changers, transfer students, and lifelong learners.

Our mission is to provide high-quality educational opportunities to all, with a focus on student success and community needs. We fulfill that mission by creating affordable, flexible, and accessible pathways that help students transfer to four-year institutions, enter the workforce, advance their careers, and build better futures close to home.

As the needs of our students, employers, and communities continue to evolve, so do we. PPSC embraces innovation that is human-centered, ethical, and focused on student learning. Through strong workforce partnerships and the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, we prepare students not only for today's opportunities, but for what's next.

We're looking for people who are passionate about access, collaboration, innovation, and student success. Whether you work in the classroom or behind the scenes, your contributions help create opportunities that change lives. At PPSC, our vision is simple: Students Succeed at PPSC.

Job Summary:

The Science, Engineering, and Math Division serves a wide-ranging student population, from students currently in high school to adult learners returning to education after many years. Our division strives to assist all students and visitors who call or come into our office.



The Engineering Lab Assistant helps PPSC engineering instructors prepare for, conduct, and clean up after engineering design labs. A workload of up to 20 hours per week is anticipated. This work will take place at both the Centennial and Rampart campuses. Because this work directly supports scheduled engineering labs, the student must be on-campus, in the lab classroom prior to, during and immediately following the lab. Other support activities will be necessary and can be performed at times convenient to the Lab Assistant and the faculty. 

Ability to work evenings and travel to multiple campuses to support student and department needs.

This position is temporary part-time, not to exceed 28 hours per week.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Support PPSC Engineering instructor(s) in the preparation for and execution of engineering design labs

Set up and take down labs as needed

Organize team supplies

Prepare lab materials

Assist the instructor with supervision of student activities during labs

Actively support students during labs as needed

Help the instructor mentor students with course content

Support students with limited math background during more math-intensive topics

Keep inventory of all supplies

Manage requests for new supplies or replenishing old

Print materials as needed

Competencies/KSAs:

Excellent computer skills in Microsoft 365.

Skills in organization with strict attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.

Position requires willingness to learn lab preparation

Willing to work with others lab personnel and faculty.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED ($17 per hour)

High school diploma, or GED and preferred qualifications ($18-19 per hour)

Completed Associate degree ($19 per hour)

Completed Associate degree and preferred qualifications ($20 per hour)

Completed Bachelors Degree ($21 per hour)

Completed Bachelors Degree and preferred qualifications ($22-25 per hour)

Basic understanding of engineering concepts and laboratory practices

Basic understanding of 3D printing and additive manufacturing

Ability to safely operate and work around laboratory equipment, hand tools, and 3D printers

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, laboratory procedures, and safety protocols

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to communicate effectively with instructors, staff, and students

Ability to organize lab materials, supplies, and equipment

Ability to provide assistance to students in a professional and supportive manner

Ability to work on campus before, during, and immediately following scheduled engineering labs

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous hands-on experience with 3D printing or additive manufacturing

Experience preparing, slicing, and troubleshooting 3D-print files

Experience with FDM/FFF 3D printing technologies

Experience using Bambu Lab 3D printers, including printer setup, filament loading, calibration, print monitoring, and basic troubleshooting

Experience using Formlabs Form 4L or other resin-based 3D printing systems

Experience using Stratasys 3D printers or other professional/industrial additive manufacturing equipment

Selection Process:

Applications are accepted until position is filled. This is a temporary part-time hourly position, not to exceed 28 hours per week.

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.

Additional Information/Benefits:

Retirement

Pikes Peak State College participates in Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA)  contribution rates. State employees are required to a mandatory contribution of a percentage of their salary to the plan, and the college contributes a percentage as well. While you are enrolled in PERA, you do not pay Social Security. In addition, there are supplemental retirement plans available through three other vendors.

Leave Programs

Temporary hourly employees earn one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked.

Temporary hourly employees are eligible for the Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI).