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 environment; supports students during lab activities and competency assessments; and prepares the lab, equipment, and materials for instruction. The position also supports faculty with course materials, documentation, and lab-session setup, and may assist other Health Sciences programs or perform duties at the direction of 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 through reports and communications. The role requires clear and professional written and verbal communication, a professional and customer-service-oriented approach, and the ability to lift and move supplies or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Compensation is $16.00 per hour. Employment is contingent on pre-employment checks, including a criminal history check. Copies of transcripts may be requested at interview, and original hard copies are required at hire. Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and states that it does not discriminate on the listed protected bases, including sex under Title IX.
Requirements
- Successfully completed one full-time semester as a program-ready student in a Health Sciences Program.
- Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and related technology.
- Communicate clearly and professionally in written and verbal formats.
- Work independently and troubleshoot issues.
- Learn new equipment independently as needed using manuals, online resources, or other resources.
- Exhibit professionalism and a customer service-oriented approach.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with surgical technology instrument sets.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory environment.
- Assist students with laboratory 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 for instructional and administrative needs.
- Document activities, issues, and resolutions through reports and communications.
- Lift and move supplies or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
