Jila Instrument Shop Assistant

Boulder, CO, US, United States

Job Description

Requisition Number:


68549
Location:


Boulder, Colorado
City


Boulder
State


Colorado
Employment Type:


Research Faculty
Schedule:


Full-Time
Posting Close Date:


03-Dec-2025
Date Posted:


12-Nov-2025

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.

Be Statements



Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.

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:

Resume or CV. 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.


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Posting Contact Information




Posting Contact Name:

Hans Green


Posting Contact Email:

greenh@jila.colorado.edu

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD6039239
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    USD
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Boulder, CO, US, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned