Work-Study Chemistry Lab Assistant
- Denver, Colorado, United States
- Student or Work Study
- Opening on: Jul 8 2026
- Closing on: Sep 1 2026
Title: Work-Study Chemistry Lab Assistant
Position Type: Workstudy
College: Community College of Denver
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: CCD Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Pathway
Campus: Auraria Campus
Location: Denver
Salary Range: $19.29/Hour
Job Summary:
Students in this position will assist the chemistry lab coordinator with preparing 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 & 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, and 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.
- 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
Competencies/KSAs:
Some experience with Excel is helpful.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled in courses for the Fall 2026 semester at either Community College of Denver, University of Colorado Denver, or Metropolitan State University of Denver.
- Must have Work-Study awarded funds.
- Must have passed CHE 1011 or CHE 1111 at CCD, or an equivalent first-semester General Chemistry course at another institution.
Preferred Qualifications:
No additional education or experience is required outside of what was learned in Intro to Chemistry or General Chemistry I.
Selection Process:
All applications will be reviewed.
Additional Information/Benefits:
Students in this position will gain the following skills:
- Lab techniques: preparing solutions, performing dilutions, standardizing solutions, pipetting
- Safety: purpose and importance of PPE, maintaining lab safety equipment, understanding
hazards associated with certain chemicals, proper storage considerations
- Technology: Excel, lab equipment (auto-titrator, balance, hotplate, LabQuest data acquisition devices)
- Nomenclature: systematic and common chemical naming
This position is especially well suited for students in any science pathway that involves hands-on lab work.
CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.