Federal Work Study - Simulation/Lab Assistant 2026-2027

Bay de Noc Community College; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Bay College is seeking a Federal Work Study Simulation/Lab Assistant to support daily operations in the simulation and skills laboratories. Responsibilities include room setup, equipment prep, inventory management, and maintaining a safe, organized learning environment.

The role works with the Clinical and Simulation Coordinator and Simulation Technologist to ensure smooth simulation activities. Candidates must be Bay College students in the work-study program and enrolled in at least one credit

Qualifications

• Must be a Bay College student in the work study program to be considered for this position.
• Eligibility for work-study is determined after FAFSA filing.
• Enrollment in a degree program and at least 1 credit towards the semester is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare simulation rooms and labs for scheduled activities.
• Assist with room turnover and reorganization between sessions.
• Maintain organized inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Prepare moulage, props, medications, and other materials as directed.
• Assist with setup, operation, cleaning, and storage of simulation equipment.
• Track and report damaged or low-stock equipment to supervisors.
• Perform other simulation, lab, and program-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reliability & professionalism

Math & problem solving

Independence

Education

Allied Health enrollment

Job description

Position Details

Position information: Position Title Federal Work Study - Simulation/Lab Assistant 2026-2027 Pay Grade Level FLSA Benefits Department Allied Health Campus Location Escanaba Pay Rate 15.00 Min Salary Max Salary FTE

Position Information

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Summary

Position Type Student Job Summary/Basic Function

The Federal Work Study Simulation/Lab Assistant supports the daily operations of the simulation and skills laboratories by assisting with room setup, equipment preparation, inventory management, and maintenance of a safe, organized learning environment. This position works closely with the Clinical and Simulation Coordinator and Simulation Technologist to ensure simulation activities run efficiently and effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a Bay College student in the work study program to be considered for this position. Eligibility for work-study is determined after you file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Work-study requires that you are degree seeking and enrolled in a minimum of one credit that applies towards the semester you are employed.
• You must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and professionalism.
• Enrollment in an Allied Health degree or certificate program.
• Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and remain self-directed in completing assigned tasks.

Work Hours

Months Per Year Work Hours Average 10-15 hours per week, dependent upon your work study award. Supervision Exercised NA

Supervision Received Works under the direction of the Clinical and Simulation Coordinator.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; move around the Center; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Duties

• Prepare simulation rooms, skills labs, and clinical learning environments for scheduled educational activities.
• Assist with room turnover, including resetting and organizing spaces between student groups and simulation sessions.
• Ensure equipment, supplies, and instructional materials are organized, stocked, and readily accessible.
• Prepare moulage, props, medications, supplies, and other simulation materials as directed.
• Assist the Simulation Technologist with the setup, basic operation, cleaning, maintenance, and storage of simulation equipment.
• Charge, store, and prepare simulation equipment for future use.
• Stock, organize, and maintain laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Clean and disinfect simulation rooms, manikins, equipment, and supplies following simulation activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional laboratory environment.
• Assist with tracking and maintaining accurate inventories of simulation equipment, supplies, and consumable materials.
• Report damaged, missing, malfunctioning, or low-stock equipment and supplies to the Simulation Technologist or Clinical and Simulation Coordinator.
• Perform other simulation, laboratory, and program-related duties as assigned.

Department Information

Contact(s):

• Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources
• Shena Turan, Human Resources Specialist

Contact Phone/Extension 906-217-4016

Contact Email [e-mail]

Contact Fax [phone]