On-Campus Opticianry Lab Assistant (Part-Time)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Richmond, VA is seeking an Opticianry Skills Lab Assistant for part-time on-campus support of the Opticianry Program laboratories.

The role involves preparing clinical activities, assembling and distributing skills kits for distance-learning students, maintaining optical equipment, managing lab inventory, and assisting faculty and students during laboratory sessions to ensure a safe, organized learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Opticianry AAS Degree or Dept. Of Labor and Industry Apprenticeship Certification.
• One year of experience in optical dispensing, retail optical services, healthcare, laboratory operations, technical support, and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to organize materials, maintain records, and follow detailed procedures.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Virginia State Optician License.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person support for the operation of Opticianry Program laboratories, clinical, and instructional spaces.
• Prepare clinical activities and assemble/disassemble and distribute skills kits for distance-learning students.
• Perform routine maintenance of optical equipment and manage laboratory/clinical inventory.
• Support faculty and students during laboratory sessions to ensure a safe, organized learning environment.
• Require regular on-campus attendance to support hands-on instruction and course materials.

Skills

Basic computer proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Opticianry AAS Degree or Dept. Of Labor and Industry Apprenticeship Certification

Virginia State Optician License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Richmond, VA is seeking an Opticianry Skills Lab Assistant for part-time on-campus support of the Opticianry Program laboratories.

The role involves preparing clinical activities, assembling and distributing skills kits for distance-learning students, maintaining optical equipment, managing lab inventory, and assisting faculty and students during laboratory sessions to ensure a safe, organized learning environment.