Temporary Hourly: Health Sciences Lab Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Temporary Hourly: Health Sciences Lab Assistant

Position Type: Temporary Hourly

College: Pikes Peak State College

Location: Colorado Springs

Salary Range: $17 - $22 per hour

 

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:

This position is responsible for assisting the Health Sciences Labs in preparing and setup for faculty and instructors. The role focuses entirely on routine labor, basic cleaning, and physical organization to support heath science lab supervisor.

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

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist with preparing for daily classes by moving materials, loading carts, and returning all supplies to shelves when sessions end.

Maintain a sanitized environment by laundering linens and sanitizing all tables, counters, and training equipment daily.

Restock essential lab supplies daily, including soap, paper towels, gloves, and wipes, across all rooms.

Monitor inventory levels on shelves and proactively report low stock to the supervisor to ensure continuous availability.

Execute routine lab operations and repetitive tasks under the direct guidance of the supervisor.

Maintain strict compliance with all safety protocols and supervisor instructions.

Competencies/KSAs:

Advanced computer and technology skills.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.

Effective communication and coordination abilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completed High School Diploma or completed GED ($17 per hour) OR completed associate degree with two years of professional level experience performing similar duties to those described for this position ($19 per hour) OR completed bachelor degree ($20 to $22 per hour).

Foundational proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and basic electronic file management.

Preferred Qualifications:

Basic experience tracking, organizing, and restocking supplies or equipment.

Familiarity with coordinating the movement of materials and assisting with basic purchasing processes.

Bilingual fluency in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish.

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).