Dental Lab & Sterilization Supervisor

Macomb-Community-College; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Macomb-Community-College is seeking a Lab Assistant to support daily clinical and laboratory operations, including inventory control, sterilization, and supervision of students in a safe learning environment.

You will assist with instrument processing, maintain logs and records, and help ensure adherence to infection control and safety protocols while providing administrative support to the Director of Dental Clinical Operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to supervise and guide students in a clinical environment.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory management, including ordering, receiving, stocking, and monitoring dental supplies and materials.
• Maintain organized storage areas to ensure timely access to clinical and laboratory supplies.
• Assist with laboratory preparation and set up as delegated.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain sterilization equipment in accordance with established protocols.
• Ensure proper cleaning, packaging, sterilization, and storage of instruments and equipment.
• Supervise students in the sterilization area to ensure adherence to infection control standards and proper procedures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date sterilization logs, equipment maintenance records, and compliance documentation.
• Support OSHA compliance by monitoring safety protocols, maintaining required logs, and ensuring proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Provide operational and administrative support to the Director of Dental Clinical Operations as assigned.

Skills

Inventory management

Sterilization procedures

Documentation skills

Infection control

Student supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assisting education/certification (preferred)

Job description

Macomb-Community-College is seeking a Lab Assistant to support daily clinical and laboratory operations, including inventory control, sterilization, and supervision of students in a safe learning environment.

You will assist with instrument processing, maintain logs and records, and help ensure adherence to infection control and safety protocols while providing administrative support to the Director of Dental Clinical Operations.