Lab Operations Aide (Work-Study)

ivytech; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Kokomo, IN, is seeking an AMEAS Technician Work-Study Student to assist the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science with technical and organizational support in lab and classroom operations.

This part-time position provides practical hands-on experience in industrial and skilled trades settings, including Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics, and Industry 4.0 labs.

Qualifications

• No prior experience is required; customer service, lab, or technical experience preferred.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Student must have completed a FAFSA for the current academic year, demonstrating financial need.
• Maintain a minimum of 1 credit hour or more of enrollment in eligible courses.
• Maintain an aid-eligible Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status.
• The student cannot have any incomplete financial aid requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of lab materials and class setups.
• Maintain and organize lab equipment, parts, and materials (including consumables and non-consumables).
• Maintain a standardized system for tracking and replenishing parts, consumables, and supplies.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and documentation for lab materials.
• Support maintenance and repair of machinery, welding, and training equipment.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and readiness for tours and instruction (wiping surfaces, removing scrap, organizing storage areas, etc.).
• Prepare and package equipment for transfer between sites, ensuring all components are included.
• Develop and maintain online tracking or visual inventory systems for trainers, parts, and consumables.
• Perform periodic checks of equipment and materials to ensure readiness and report issues as needed.
• Communicate with supervisors regarding repair needs, reordering, or prioritization of tasks.
• Other duties as assigned in support of lab and program operations.

Skills

Customer service

Lab experience

Technical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ivy Tech Community College in Kokomo, IN, is seeking an AMEAS Technician Work-Study Student to assist the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science with technical and organizational support in lab and classroom operations.

This part-time position provides practical hands-on experience in industrial and skilled trades settings, including Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics, and Industry 4.0 labs.