Lab Assistant

Colorado Mountain College•Rifle, CO

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant (ART) helps operate the ceramics, studio art, digital fabrication lab, and art gallery under the direction of the Lead Art Faculty and Assistant Dean of Instruction. The role organizes instructional studio materials; inventories materials and monitors supplies; maintains studio equipment, including kilns and digital fabrication equipment; receives materials and rotates clay stock; assists with art exhibition installation; and maintains and updates SDS data sheets, lab procedures, and other studio safety documents. The assistant supports lead faculty with equipment maintenance and studio management, monitors equipment and studio/lab usage, and maintains student usage schedules. The position meets weekly with lead faculty to prioritize workflow and communicates with faculty, staff, and students by email. Schedules are arranged weekly with lead faculty and may change according to program needs. An hourly timesheet is required. The position is limited to 28 hours per CMC workweek, which runs Saturday through Friday, and may require some weekend or evening hours to support ART courses. The role reports to a designated supervisor and has no supervisory responsibility. Employees must perform their duties within Colorado, accurately report their work location, and comply with College safety and compliance policies. Employment requires successful completion of a background check, including a motor vehicle records report. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

Education and experience sufficient to meet the rigors of the position; examples include a high school diploma and one year of related experience, or equivalent education and experience providing the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.
Successful completion of a background check, including a motor vehicle records report.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Must perform assigned duties within the State of Colorado and accurately report work location.
Must adhere to College safety and compliance policies.

Nice To Haves

Experience in ceramics, studio art, metals, printmaking, and digital fabrication is preferred.
Strong interest or experience in ceramics, digital fabrication, and art installation practices is preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish or conversational language abilities are preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist lead faculty in maintaining equipment and managing all aspects of the studios.
Monitor, inventory, clean, and organize equipment.
Maintain and monitor studio and lab usage and maintain the student usage schedule.
Organize studio materials for instruction and monitor supplies.
Receive materials and rotate clay stock.
Assist with installation of art exhibitions.
Maintain and update SDS data sheets, lab procedures, and other studio safety documents.
Meet weekly with lead faculty to prioritize workflow.
Communicate effectively by email with faculty, staff, and students.
Perform other duties as assigned.