Lab Monitor

Western University

Pomona (CA)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 28,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Western University of Health Sciences seeks a part-time Laboratory Support role within the College of Optometry in Pomona, CA. You will assist students in accessing ophthalmic labs, monitor equipment usage, and support lab resources and protocols under faculty supervision.

The position requires enrollment in the College of Optometry in good standing and eligibility for Federal Work Study. Duties include equipment check-out, sign-in procedures, and acting as mock patients during practice

Qualifications

Student must be enrolled in the College of Optometry in good academic standing.
Must meet Federal Work Study (FWS) qualifications: U.S. citizen or permanent resident; must have completed FAFSA; must have remaining unmet financial aid; in good academic standing at Western University of Health Sciences.

Responsibilities

Open and close laboratory spaces to provide student access and monitor schedules.
Monitor student use of equipment and ensure safe operation and protocol adherence.
Assist students with equipment check-out, computer logins, and proper lab resource use.
Serve as mock patients for student practice sessions when not assigned to monitoring duties.
Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and access to materials; troubleshoot basic equipment issues.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Optometry equipment

Reasoning

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

Optometry student

Job description

As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture.

At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.

Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.

Position Title

Position Control Number

998308

Position Status

Part-time

Department

2001-College of Optometry

Campus

Western University Campus-Pomona, CA

Position Location

California

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the faculty, provide support within the educational laboratory environment by facilitating student access to laboratory spaces, monitoring safe and appropriate use of equipment, and assisting students with laboratory resources and protocols.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

The ability to effectively, professionally and tactfully interact and communicate with faculty, students, and industry professionals
The ability to manage projects and assignments in an efficient and effective manner
Knowledge of optometric examination equipment as well as vision screening equipment
Basic skills in reasoning
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interact well with staff, students, faculty, and administration in a highly responsive manner. Must be culturally sensitive and maintain confidentiality.
Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and be flexible with job assignments.
The ability to demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Required Qualifications

Education: Student enrolled in the College of Optometry in good academic standing
Student must meet Federal Work Study ( FWS ) qualifications, which are:
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Must have a completed current FAFSA
- Must have remaining financial aid unmet need
- Must be in good academic standing at Western University of Health Sciences

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: Work experience in a service position preferred

Key Responsibilities

Open and close laboratory space at assigned times to facilitate student access to laboratory learning environment
Monitor student utilization of laboratory space to ensure safe and appropriate usage of instrumentation and laboratory protocols
Handle and oversee sign-in/sign-out documentation as required

Key Responsibilities

Assist students with equipment check-out procedures, logging into computers, and proper use of laboratory equipment and resources
Assist by answering student questions to the best of your ability and directing students to appropriate resources including instructors, syllabi, and instructional materials
Serve as mock patients for student practice sessions when not assigned to laboratory monitoring duties

Key Responsibilities

Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and access to laboratory materials
Provide routine service and basic troubleshooting as needed; e.g. replacement of bulbs, malfunctions, reporting technical/equipment issues
Provide regular cleaning and maintenance of laboratory facilities and ophthalmic equipment and ensure students properly clean and maintain laboratory spaces at the conclusion of their practice sessions

Key Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned. The University/College reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Work Schedule

Approximately 6 hours per week – schedule varies

Posting Details Continued

We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.

We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally,

Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.
Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.
Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.
As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.
WesternU’s core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.
We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people!

Expected Pay Scale

Minimum

Minimum $17.00 Hourly

Maximum

Maximum $17.00 Hourly

Physical Demands

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes

If yes, list maximum weight and duration

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any 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 frequently required to use hands to operate a PC and grasp laboratory objects for use in the office, lab or clinic setting, talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Describe Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties are normally performed in a typical office, laboratory, or environmentally controlled interior healthcare setting. The work environment may involve exposure to potentially dangerous materials, e.g., blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances, and risk of electric shock. Clinical environments require compliance with safety precautions, OSHA Blood borne pathogen training, and may include the use of certain personal protective equipment.

The noise level in this setting is usually moderate due to telephone calls, equipment, and normal patient and student traffic.

Posting Information

Close Date

07/31/2027

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