Contact Lens Lab Assistant III - Inventory & Student Support

University of Pikeville; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pikeville's KYCO Contact Lens Lab is seeking a Contact Lens Assistant Level III to support clinical faculty and students, assist in lab setup, inventory, and patient-related preparation. You will stock and organize supplies, clean rooms and equipment, restock for student labs, assist during sessions, and help maintain accurate inventory lists under supervision.

Start date 8/25/2026; pay rate $12.50/hr; up to 10 hours per week during lab hours. Location: KYCO Contact Lens Lab.

Qualifications

• Must be a current UPIKE student in good standing.
• Attention to detail and time management are preferred.
• Ability to follow procedures and stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and stock contact lens supplies for the contact lens lab – P, T
• Assist with organization and cleanliness of the contact lens rooms – P, CSD
• Maintain cleanliness of clinical equipment, including trial lenses and solutions – P, T
• Assist in the preparation and restocking of supplies for student labs – TW, P
• Provide support during clinical lab sessions when students need materials or troubleshooting help – TW, C, T
• Collaborate with supervisors to maintain accurate inventory lists – CT, T, P
• May assist with tracking and organizing patient contact lens orders under supervision – C, T, P
• Complete assigned administrative or clerical duties related to lab upkeep – P, T
• Communicate with faculty or staff regarding needs, issues, or requests in the lab – C, TW

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Career & Self-Development

Critical Thinking

Community Transformation

Leadership

Technology

Education

Current UPIKE student in good standing

Job description

University of Pikeville's KYCO Contact Lens Lab is seeking a Contact Lens Assistant Level III to support clinical faculty and students, assist in lab setup, inventory, and patient-related preparation. You will stock and organize supplies, clean rooms and equipment, restock for student labs, assist during sessions, and help maintain accurate inventory lists under supervision.

Start date 8/25/2026; pay rate $12.50/hr; up to 10 hours per week during lab hours. Location: KYCO Contact Lens Lab.