Adjunct- Simulation Lab Assistant, School of Nursing

Widener University; Chester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Widener University’s Center for Simulation is seeking a part-time Simulation Lab Assistant to support the Dwyer School of Nursing. The role ensures labs, equipment, and materials are organized and ready for instructional use.

Responsibilities include preparing labs, managing supplies, and assisting with tours and large campus simulations. The position is adjunct and reporting to the Director of the Center for Simulation.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple labs and schedules.
• Good communication skills for coordinating with staff and vendors.
• High school diploma required; additional education preferred is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare simulation labs for scheduled learning activities.
• Monitor inventory and report needs for budget purposes.
• Order supplies for lab and simulation sessions.
• Establish relationships with vendors to ensure adequate supplies.
• Assist with tours and lab setup/breakdown for large simulations.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Independent and team work

Basic computer skills (MS Office)

Knowledge of healthcare environments

Education

High school diploma

Secondary education preferred

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Healthcare equipment basics

Job description

The Center for Simulation in the Dwyer School of Nursing at Widener University invites applications for the position of Simulation Lab Assistant. This is an adjunct position and reports directly to the Director of the Center for Simulation. The Lab Assistant ensures that simulation labs, equipment, and material are organized, functional, and ready for instructional use.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

Essential duties:

• Prepare simulation labs for scheduled learning activities.
• Monitor supply inventory and report needs for budget purposes.
• Order supplies for lab and simulation sessions.
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure adequate supplies.
• Assist with tours.
• Participate in the set-up and break down of large scale, campus simulations including but not limited to Poverty, Disaster, and In Her Shoes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):

Required:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• High school diploma required, secondary education preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft office).
• Basic knowledge of healthcare or clinical environments

Preferred:

• Experience in clinical, educational or laboratory setting.
• Familiar with simulation mannequins and healthcare equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:

• Lab & simulation rotations may take place during the day, evening, or weekend.
• Must be able to maintain manual dexterity, gross and fine movements including but not limited to:
• Sufficiently, safely move from room to room, and move quickly.
• Sit/stand and maintain balance, walk, climb, bend, twist, stop and squat.
• Push, pull, lift, and support at least 25 lbs. in order to position, transfer, and ambulate patients/clients.
• Move light objects up to 10 lbs. and move heavy objects weighing from 10-50 lbs.
• Pick up objects with hands, grasp small objects and pinch/pick up with fingers and twist/turn with hands.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

U.S. work authorization is required.

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.

EOE M/F/V/D