Work Study - Physics Lab Organizer

Des Moines Area Community College; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The work-study program at Des Moines Area Community College (Boone Campus) provides part-time employment aligned with a student’s class schedule to support physics lab functions and essential services to the College and community.

Role: Lab assistant. 20 hours per week at $12.50 per hour. On-the-job training provided. Must be eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• No prior physics or lab experience required—full on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare equipment for weekly lab experiments and return materials to storage after sessions.
• Sort, organize, and properly store physics tools, supplies, and apparatuses.
• Clean and maintain lab workstations, counter spaces, and storage areas.
• Assist in identifying, logging, and monitoring broken or damaged equipment for repair.

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Important Eligibility Notice: This position is strictly funded through the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program. To qualify, you must have a current FWS award as part of your financial aid package.

• International Students: Due to federal regulations, international students are not eligible for FWS positions. We highly encourage you to browse and apply for Regular Student Employment positions on our job board, which do not carry this federal restriction.

DMACC is an Affimative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at 515-964-6479 or by email [e-mail].

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Position Information

Job Title

Campus

Campus Boone Campus, IA

Job Number

Job Number 27-W36

Employment Date

Employment Date As soon as possible.

Job Category

Job Category Student Positions

Application & Position Information Call

Nancy Woods at [e-mail] or [phone].

Salary Information

$12.50 per hour.

Job Summary

The work study program provides funds for part-time employment to help students finance the costs of postsecondary education. The program encourages community service work and work related to the student’s course of study. The program is designed to provide students with an opportunity for employment arranged around class schedules, while providing essential services to the College and the community.

Essential Functions

• Help prepare equipment for weekly lab experiments and return materials to storage after sessions.
• Sort, organize, and properly store physics tools, supplies, and apparatuses.
• Clean and maintain lab workstations, counter spaces, and storage areas.
• Assist in identifying, logging, and monitoring broken or damaged equipment for repair.

Required Qualifications

• Reliable and organized with good attention to detail.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and simple operational instructions.
• No prior physics or lab experience required—full on-the-job training provided.

Work Schedule

20 hours per week, per student schedule.

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/18/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

Deadline for Submitting Applications 05/15/2027

Open Until Filled

No

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Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.

Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Executive Campus Dean’s office, the Executive Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO /AA Officer, Human Resources https://www.dmacc.edu/hr/index.html .

ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone [phone], [e-mail] .

Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: [phone], FAX : [phone], TDD 800-877-8339, Email: OCR [e-mail] .