Model and Inventory Assistant; OPCVM

Lincoln Memorial University; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University in Orange Park, FL seeks a skilled individual to assist the Coordinator of Clinical Skills in designing and constructing clinical skills teaching models, and to create learning materials aligned with curricular goals.

The role involves maintaining models, supporting lab setup, and collaborating with veterinary faculty and students while ensuring a safe, organized workshop environment on campus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid and current driver’s license.
• The offer of employment is contingent upon meeting all University driver eligibility requirements.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required for program-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Coordinator of Clinical Skills in designing and constructing clinical skills teaching models.
• Create models and learning materials aligned with curricular goals.
• Monitor condition of existing models; perform maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
• Solve model-related durability and tactile property challenges.
• Maintain documentation of construction processes and specifications.
• Work with the CIVET workshop and CVM Model Building team at Harrogate, TN campus.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of clinical skills laboratories and ensure supplies are available.
• Support veterinary technicians and faculty during labs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work environment and inventory records.
• Forecast resource needs and coordinate ordering, receiving, and distribution of supplies.
• Collaborate with faculty on interdisciplinary projects involving clinical models.
• Supervise student research assistants in model development or inventory management.

Skills

Silicone-based molding

Woodworking

Construction

Model-building

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid and current driver’s license
Additional Requirements:
The offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting
all University driver eligibility requirements.
This position may require occasional overnight travel for
program-related activities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in silicone-based molding, woodworking, construction,
or model-building
Knowledge of university program goals and objectives
Familiarity with the veterinary medical field
Relevant experience in higher education

Physical Demands

Campus

Campus Orange Park Florida

Job Duty

Assist the Coordinator of Clinical Skills, in consultation with faculty, in designing and constructing clinical skills teaching models.

Create models and related learning materials to enhance student learning in alignment with curricular goals

Monitor the condition of existing models, performing routine maintenance, repairs, or replacements as needed

Innovatively solve model-related challenges related to durability, tactile properties, and functionality

Maintain accurate documentation of the model construction process and specifications

Work in support of the main campus CIVET workshop and the Director of CVM Model Building at the Harrogate, TN campus

Assist with setup and breakdown of clinical skills laboratories, ensuring models, equipment, and consumables are available.

Support veterinary technicians and faculty during laboratory sessions as needed

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work and laboratory environment

Maintain accurate records of teaching models, tools, and supply inventory

Track usage and forecast needs to ensure adequate availability of resources

Coordinate ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of supplies

Work collaboratively with faculty on interdisciplinary projects involving clinical skills models

Supervise veterinary student research assistants contributing to model development or inventory management

Participate in departmental, College, and University committees and initiatives.

Engage in community outreach and educational programs related to veterinary medicine and animal health

Foster effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students

Maintain professionalism and courtesy in all interactions

Perform related duties in support of the College’s and University’s mission and evolving needs

Posting Number

Posting Number S05008P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 06/02/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/30/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions Summary

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or [e-mail] .

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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