"JILA Instrument Shop Assistant"

Job Summary

JILA is encouraging applications for a 12-month Temporary Instrument Shop Assistant position to work on laboratory upgrades, maintenance and shop projects.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

JILA is a strong community focused on doing excellent research in several fields of Physics. The JILA Instrument Shop is part of a talented scientific support staff that includes the Computing Group, Electronics Shop, Keck Lab & Clean Room, Scientific Communications, Purchasing & Supply Office, Custodial staff, Administration staff, and many others dedicated to helping JILA scientists work as efficiently as possible. The institute has a culture of excellence, innovation, and productivity that has spanned decades.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

JILA Instrument Shop Assistant will help the Instrument Shop with maintenance, lab projects, moving laser tables, ordering equipment, and general question answering.

What We Can Offer

• Pay: $40.00/hr.; 40 hours/week; eligible for overtime
• This temporary position is not eligible for benefits; however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

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What We Require

• Good mechanical skills
• Experience working around sensitive laboratory equipment, preferably within a higher education setting
• Experience with moving, and rigging of laboratory equipment
• The ability to advise and teach safe techniques for working in laboratory and machine shop spaces
• Excellent organizational skills to keep laboratory and machine shop spaces safe and productive
• Ability to follow all safety procedures and precautions
• Enthusiasm to encourage and support scientific research

What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience working with and maintaining clean room equipment
• Experience setting up laboratory optics tables
• Degree in engineering, physics or similar

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume or CV.
2. Cover Letter.

During the application process you will need to enter contact information for one reference who will be contacted to provide letters of recommendation as the search progresses.

Please apply by December 3, 2025 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Hans Green

Posting Contact Email: greenh@jila.colorado.edu