Lab Coordinator/Instructional Assistant (Medical Laboratory Technology)

Virginia Community College System•Virginia Beach, VA

38d•$21

About The Position

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads - both students and employers - for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC. TCC's institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Position Summary: To assist the MLT faculty by preparing, substituting for and/or supervising MDL laboratory sections: maintain and update laboratory supplies and equipment; help students by tutoring. Ensure the safe practices of medical laboratory procedures.

Requirements

MLT/MT/MLS ASCP certification
Recent experience as a Medical Lab Technician
Knowledge of lab protocol, lab testing preparation such as preparation of media and stable reagents
Knowledge of materials and equipment used in science labs
Ability to multitask
Good communication skills to include ability to follow written and verbal directions
Ability to stand while preparing materials for lab use
Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Ability to work as a team
Ability to identify and mitigate safe and unsafe laboratory practices

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in Phlebotomy, Medical Laboratory Technology, or related field.

Responsibilities

Preparation of instructional laboratory sections for all MDL courses
Prepare non instructional correspondence and assist MDL instructors to include classroom support, proctoring exams, laboratory demonstrations, and tutoring.
Prepare media and stable reagents
Maintain physical inventory of equipment and supplies
Perform or arrange preventative maintenance, repair, and assembly of laboratory instrumentation and equipment
Maintain quality control organisms
Conduct safety audits and quality assessments to comply with OSHA and the college's chemical and safety program
Prepare and maintain chemical hygiene plan for department to satisfy laboratory standards
Manage waste removal to include biohazardous waste and sharps disposal
Manage student clinical approval process to include applications, health forms, immunizations, drug screens, and CPR documentation
Conduct clinical site visits as necessary
May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.