Workstudy Position: Science Assistant (work-study)

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Science Assistant (work-study)

Campus location: Breckenridge

Supervisor Contact:

Steve Benecke
Lab Manager, Science
smbenecke@coloradomtn.edu
719-661-5776

Time of Day: Flexible

Days of the week: Flexible

Main Job Functions:

The student will assist the Science Lab Manager in maintaining a clean, organized, and ready-to-use science laboratory. Duties may include: Restocking paper towels, soap, and other lab supplies. Cleaning and organizing glassware. Putting away materials from completed labs. Gathering and preparing materials for upcoming labs. Assisting the Lab Manager with other tasks as directed.

Working Conditions:

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

CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. 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, benefits@coloradomtn.edu

Minimum Qualifications:

Meet the eligibility requirements of the work-study program. Be able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds. Be able to bend, reach, stoop, and move throughout the laboratory.


Published: September 30, 2026