Work Study - Physics Lab Organizer

Des Moines Area Community College; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The work study program at Des Moines Area Community College provides funds for part-time employment to help students finance education. The position on the Boone Campus IA supports lab prep and equipment management in physics labs, with on-the-job training provided and a flexible schedule around classes.

You will assist in preparing equipment for weekly lab experiments, organize tools, maintain clean workstations, and help log damaged gear for repairs.

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.

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.

Skills

Reliable

Organized

Attention to detail

Job description

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

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.

Discrimination Policy

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: [e-mail] .

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• * Are you eligible for Work Study?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you enrolled in financial aid eligible courses as a DMACC student?
  • Yes
  • No
• Please provide your student schedule.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)?
  • Yes
  • No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)