Part-time Lab Assistant - Surgical Technology

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College seeks a Lab Support role to assist the School of Health Sciences, focusing on Surgical Technology laboratory courses. You will help maintain a safe lab, assist students during activities, and prepare equipment and materials for instructional use.

The position involves inventory management, documenting issues, and supporting faculty with course materials and setup. Strong communication and professional demeanor are essential for success in a teaching environment.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed one full-time semester as a program-ready student in a Health Sciences Program.
• Must be able to work independently and troubleshoot issues.
• Must be able to learn new equipment independently using manuals, online resources, etc.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory environment.
• Assist students with lab activities and competency assessments.
• Prepare lab environment, equipment, and materials for instructional use.
• Monitor, stock, and order lab supplies; maintain inventory records.
• Support faculty with course materials, documentation, and lab session setup.
• Provide assistance to other Health Sciences programs as directed by the Dean.
• Operate office and laboratory equipment to support instructional and administrative needs.
• Document activities, issues, and resolutions through reports and communications.

Skills

Work independently

Troubleshooting

Learn new equipment

Clear communication

Education

Health Sciences program student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The position provides support to the School of Health Sciences with a primary focus on Surgical Technology laboratory courses.

Major responsibilities include:

• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized laboratory environment.
• Assisting students with lab activities and competency assessments.
• Preparing the lab environment, equipment, and materials for instructional use.
• Monitoring, stocking, and ordering lab supplies; maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Supporting faculty with course materials, documentation, and lab session setup.
• Providing assistance to other Health Sciences programs or at the direction of the Dean.
• Operating office and laboratory equipment to support instructional and administrative needs.
• Documenting activities, issues, and resolutions through reports and communications.
• Lifting and moving supplies or equipment up to 40 pounds.
• Demonstrating proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and related technology.
• Communicating clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats.
• Exhibiting professionalism and a customer service-oriented approach in all interactions.

Compensation: $16.00 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successfully completed one full-time semester as a program-ready student in a Health Sciences Program.
• Must be able to work independently and troubleshoot issues.
• Must be able to learn new equipment independently as needed using manuals, online resources, etc

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with surgical technology instrument sets.

Other Requirements:

• Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.
• Copies of transcripts may be required at time of interview.
• Original hard copies of transcripts will be required at time of hire

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status.

As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions.

Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

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