Laboratory Technician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Laboratory Technician Assistant

Position Type: Work-Study

College: Community College of Aurora

Campus: Lowry Campus

Location: Aurora

Salary Range: $17.50 per hour

Who We Are:

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants who demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds and identities, including, but not limited to, socioeconomic status, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional students, race, and ethnicity.

More than 20 languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or expand their own knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we actively seek employee partners who want to join us in reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.

General Description:

Work-Study will be responsible for helping with science lab preparations. This includes General Science, General Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Geology, Physics, and Astronomy.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Helping with lab preparation, including preparation of materials and solutions, as well as setting up and breaking down labs 

• Cleaning up glassware and laboratory spaces, and restocking of laboratory materials 

• Keeping a self-motivated attitude and schedule 

• Carrying out other tasks deemed appropriate by the Science department

Qualifications:

• Biology and/or Chemistry experience would be preferred. 

Work-Study Eligibility Requirements

This position is available exclusively to CCA students who are eligible to participate in the Federal Work-Study program. If you are unsure whether you qualify for work-study, please contact the Financial Aid Office at View phone number on us.fitly.work or email View email address on us.fitly.work for assistance.

Work-Study Eligibility Requirements:

• Must have a completed FAFSA on file
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours
• Must not have already earned a first bachelor’s degree
• Must be pursuing an eligible program of study

Selection Process:

All submitted applications will undergo an initial review to verify work-study eligibility. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will have their applications forwarded to the hiring manager for consideration. The hiring manager will contact selected candidates to schedule an interview.

Applicants who do not meet work-study eligibility requirements will not be advanced in the selection process. Questions regarding work-study eligibility should be directed to the Financial Aid Office.

Application Instructions: 

By applying for this announced position, applicants certify that all statements, information, and documents provided are true, complete, and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Applicants further understand that omissions, misleading statements, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in their not being considered for employment with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or may constitute grounds for further action pursuant to applicable law.