Lab Assistant

Colorado Mountain College; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Mountain College is seeking a part-time Lab Assistant (ART) to support ceramics, studio art, digital fabrication labs, and art galleries. Responsibilities include organizing materials, inventory, equipment maintenance, and assisting in exhibitions installation.

Hours are 28 per week, with a weekly schedule set by the Lead Art Faculty. Qualifications include a High School Diploma with about 1 year of related experience, and preferred bilingual English/Spanish abilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus 1 year of related experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience in ceramics, studio art, metals, printmaking and digital fabrication is preferable.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or conversational abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead faculty with maintaining equipment and studio management.
• Monitor equipment, inventory, and organize materials.
• Maintain studio usage schedule and campus lab safety documents.
• Coordinate with faculty to prioritize weekly workflow and communicate via email.
• Support art exhibitions installation and SDS data maintenance.

Skills

Ceramics

Studio art

Digital fabrication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Kilns

Safety protocols

Job description

Job Description:

Primary Responsibility

Under the direction of the Lead Art Faculty and Assistant Dean ofInstruction, the Lab Assistant (ART), helps with the operations ofthe ceramics, studio art, digital fabrication lab and the artgallery. The Lab Assistant is responsible for organizing studiomaterials for instruction, inventorying materials and monitoringsupplies, maintenance of all studio equipment including kilns anddigital fabrication, receiving materials and rotating clay stockand assisting in the installation of art exhibitions. The Art LabAssistant will also maintain and update SDS data sheets and otherstudio safety documents that includes lab procedures and safetyprotocols. An hourly time sheet is required. Schedules will bearranged on a weekly basis with the lead faculty and will changeaccording to the needs of the programs.

*This is a part-time position which is limited to 28 hours perCMC’s workweek. CMC’s workweek is Saturday through Friday.

Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)

Education and experience sufficient to meet the rigors of the position. Examples may include a High School Diploma and 1 year ofrelated experience or equivalent education and experience that willprovide the necessary knowledge, skill, and abilities to performthe functions of the position.

Experience in ceramics, studio art, metals, printmaking and digitalfabrication is preferable.

Special Skills or abilities directly applicable to the position:Strong interest or experience in ceramics, digital fabrication andart installation practices are preferred.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principlesreflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams,cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. Theyguide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the rightfit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community memberin its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to workingeffectively with students, employees, and community members of allbackgrounds.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilitiespreferred.

Colorado Mountain College requires that employees performtheirassigned duties within the State of Colorado. The College furtherexpects employees to accurately report their work location at alltimes. Failure to do so impairs the College's ability to ensurecompliance with tax, payroll, employment, information security, andoperational requirements.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicantsmust be authorized to work in the United States without the needfor current or future sponsorship.

The hiring pay rate is $25.29 per hour. Benefits include retirementcontribution, annual and sick time, mental health resources, andtuition benefit. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation modelthat accounts for a candidate's skill and experience. Although ahiring rate is listed, this will be set commensurate with thesuccessful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with theEqual Pay for Equal Work Act.

Position anticipated to close on October 26, 2026 or untilfilled.

Minimum Qualifications:

Essential Duties

• Assist lead faculty in maintaining equipment, and all aspectsof studio management.
• Monitor equipment, inventory, clean and organizeequipment
• Maintain and monitor all studios / labs usage and maintain thestudent usage schedule.
• Meet weekly with lead faculty for to prioritize work flow
• Effective communication via email with faculty, staff, andstudents is required
• Other duties as assigned

S upervision Received

The position reports to a designated supervisor. Position usually works within the framework of responsibilities but may require guidance at times.

Supervisory Responsibility

Position has no supervisory responsibility.

Special Conditions of Employment

Successful completion of a background check including a motorvehicles records report required. Incumbents in this position willadhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned. This position mayrequire some weekend and/or evening hours to help support ARTcourses.

Working Conditions

This position requires constant sitting, occasional walking,standing, and driving; occasional handling objects,pushing/pulling; frequent reaching with hands/arms, and use offinger movements; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pullingobjects up to 50 lbs. Constant written and oral communication andthe ability to reason and analyze and perform calculationsoccasionally. Work is performed using a computer and standardoffice equipment daily and driving a vehicle occasionally.

CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualifiedindividuals. As part of this commitment, the College will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator, Human Resources, [e-mail]

NOTE: This position description is intended to indicate the basicnature of positions allocated to this class and provide examples oftypical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that allpositions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet theongoing needs of the organization.

Each role at Colorado Mountain College contributes to theinstitution's sustainability initiatives by fostering environmentalstewardship, supporting sustainable practices in daily operations,and advancing a culture of ecological responsibility that alignswith our commitment to balance the needs of current generations notto compromise the needs of future generations.