Part-time Lab Assistant - Surgical Technology
About The Position
The Lab Assistant provides support to the School of Health Sciences, primarily for Surgical Technology laboratory courses. The role helps maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory; prepares equipment and materials for instruction; assists students with lab activities and competency assessments; and supports faculty with course materials, documentation, and lab-session setup. The position may also provide support to other Health Sciences programs or as directed by the Dean. The Lab Assistant monitors, stocks, and orders supplies, maintains accurate inventory records, operates office and laboratory equipment, and documents activities, issues, and resolutions. The role requires independent troubleshooting, learning new equipment as needed, professional communication, and a customer service-oriented approach. The position includes lifting and moving supplies or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Compensation is $16.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Successfully completed one full-time semester as a program-ready student in a Health Sciences Program.
- Ability to work independently and troubleshoot issues.
- Ability to learn new equipment independently using manuals, online resources, or other materials as needed.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and related technology.
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with surgical technology instrument sets.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory environment.
- Assist students with lab activities and competency assessments.
- Prepare the laboratory environment, equipment, and materials for instructional use.
- Monitor, stock, and order laboratory supplies and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Support faculty with course materials, documentation, and laboratory-session setup.
- Provide assistance to other Health Sciences programs or as directed by the Dean.
- Operate office and laboratory equipment to support instructional and administrative needs.
- Document activities, issues, and resolutions through reports and communications.
- Lift and move supplies or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Communicate clearly and professionally in written and verbal formats.
- Demonstrate professionalism and a customer service-oriented approach in interactions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
