Non-Clinical Skills Lab Coordinator

Delaware State University; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware State University seeks a Non-Clinical Nursing Skills Lab Coordinator to support daily operations of the nursing skills and simulation laboratory. The role involves preparing lab environments, maintaining equipment, and assisting faculty and students during skills practice sessions, with no patient care required.

Responsibilities include organizing labs, maintaining equipment, inventory management, and providing basic technical support while ensuring safety and infection control

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree (or currently enrolled) in Health Sciences, Biology, Education, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare environments
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar applications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with nursing students, faculty and instructors
• Great communication skills (explaining instructions clearly, offering guidance)
• Patience and professionalism in a learning environment
• Healthcare environments (non-clinical roles such as, CNAs, MAs, or tech aides) preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize lab spaces for scheduled skills sessions and simulations
• Set up, operate, and break down clinical training equipment (e.g., mannequins, task trainers, vital signs monitors)
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain lab equipment and supplies according to infection control and safety guidelines
• Assist instructors during lab sessions by distributing materials and supporting student practice
• Monitor inventory levels and restock supplies as needed
• Maintain accurate records of equipment usage, maintenance, and inventory
• Provide basic technical support for simulation equipment and lab software
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and institutional policies
• Support scheduling and coordination of lab activities

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent & collaborative work

Nursing student support

Education

Health Sciences degree or enrolled

Biology degree or related field

Education background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Non-Clinical Nursing Skills Lab Coordinator supports the daily operations of the nursing skills and simulation laboratory. This role is responsible for preparing lab environments, maintaining equipment, and assisting faculty and students during skills practice sessions. This non-clinical position does not involve patient care or clinical instruction.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and organize lab spaces for scheduled skills sessions and simulations
• Set up, operate, and break down clinical training equipment (e.g., mannequins, task trainers, vital signs monitors)
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain lab equipment and supplies according to infection control and safety guidelines
• Assist instructors during lab sessions by distributing materials and supporting student practice
• Monitor inventory levels and restock supplies as needed
• Maintain accurate records of equipment usage, maintenance, and inventory
• Provide basic technical support for simulation equipment and lab software
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and institutional policies
• Support scheduling and coordination of lab activities

Qualification Standards

• Associate or bachelor’s degree (or currently enrolled) in Health Sciences, Biology, Education, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare environments
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar applications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with nursing students, faculty and instructors
• Great communication skills (explaining instructions clearly, offering guidance)
• Patience and professionalism in a learning environment
• Healthcare environments (non-clinical roles such as, CNAs, MAs, or tech aides) preferred

Work Environment

• Academic or clinical training lab setting
• Requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting equipment (approximately 25–40 lbs.)
• May include evening or weekend hours based on lab schedules