Physical Therapy Lab Assistant (Student Temp)

University Of Michigan; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Michigan’s Physical Therapy department is seeking student temp lab assistants to help with lab set up, cleaning, and organization for the Fall 2026 through Fall 2027 period. Two positions exist, one for Year 1 and one for Year 2 DPT students.

These roles focus on lab preparation and organization with no instructional responsibilities, and are onsite at UM-Flint. Start timing aligns with the Fall 2026 semester, and employment extends through Fall 2027, pending departmental needs.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be enrolled at UM-Flint in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
• Candidates must be in Year 1 or Year 2 of the DPT program at UM-Flint in the 2026 Fall semester.
• Candidates must be in good academic standing with the University of Michigan-Flint.

Responsibilities

• Prepare physical therapy laboratories for lab sections including, but not limited to: room set up and break down
• Disposal of consumable supplies
• Set up and storage of appropriate equipment, inventory and prepare needed list of supplies
• Prepare laundry for delivery/pick up for vendor
• Organize storage closets as needed
• Effectively communicate with faculty members regarding necessary lab set up.

Education

DPT program (Year 1 or Year 2) at UM-Flint

Job description

Physical Therapy Lab Assistant (Student Temp)

The Physical Therapy department is seeking one year 1 and one year 2 student to work as laboratory assistants for lab set up, cleaning and organization. The positions are expected to start in the Fall 2026 semester and will continue through Fall 2027.

This positions will have no instructional responsibilities

Responsibilities*

Prepare physical therapy laboratories for lab sections including, but not limited to:

• room set up and break down
• disposal of consumable supplies
• set up and storage of appropriate equipment, inventory and prepare needed list of supplies
• prepare laundry for delivery/pick up for vendor
• organize storage closets as needed
• effectively communicate with faculty members regarding necessary lab set up.

Required Qualifications*

• Candidates must be enrolled at UM-Flint in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program
• Candidates must be in Year 1 or Year 2 of the DPT program at UM-Flint in the 2026 Fall semester
• Candidates must be in good academic standing with the University of Michigan-Flint

Modes of Work

Onsite
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checksare performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days.The review and selection process maybegin as early as the fourth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.