Student Clinical Lab Work Assistant

University of Iowa; Iowa City, City of Little Falls (IA, NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in the medical field is seeking a dedicated Student Clinical Lab Work Assistant to support its Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences department. This ongoing position offers a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience in a clinical lab setting. Responsibilities include performing lab tasks such as equipment maintenance and specimen management, along with administrative duties like filing and data entry. With flexible afternoon shifts, this role is perfect for students looking to enhance their skills while balancing academic commitments. Join a team that values detail-oriented individuals eager to contribute to essential lab operations.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable and detail-oriented.
• Interest in science is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on lab equipment.
• Assist with office tasks including filing and database entry.

Skills

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Reading and Writing Instructions

Education

Undergraduate Enrollment

Tools

Computer System for Logging

Job description

Student Clinical Lab Work Assistant

Posting ID	149121
Department	Ophthalmology & Visual Science/Carver College of Medicine
Jobcode	Clinical Lab Work Assistant
Working Title	Student Clinical Lab Work Assistant
Details	Department: Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Job Code: S804 Title: Student Clinical Lab Work Assistant Job Description: F.C. Blodi Eye Pathology Lab is looking for a currently-enrolled undergraduate student to support the lab with a combination of lab assistant and administrative tasks.This is an ongoing position beginning immediately and will include work during summer and academic breaks. Qualifications: Proficient in reading, writing, and following instructions. Needs to be dependable and detail-oriented. Must be available to work during summer break. An interest in science is helpful. Please be aware this a position at a clinical lab, not a research lab. Lab Tasks: Preventative maintenance on lab equipment, retrieving specimens from hospital, logging specimens into computer system, cleaning lab equipment, washing dishes, and other tasks as assigned. Administrative Tasks: After daily lab duties are completed, assist with office tasks including filing, scanning, proofreading, database entry, running errands, answering phones, copying, faxing, cleaning, and other tasks as assigned. AFTERNOONS ONLY. Shifts are 2-4 hours long, with some flexibility between 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday. Applicant must be available from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. No after-hours or weekend positions available. Approximate Hours per Week: 10-18 hours Pay Rate: $12/hr Pathology Lab Contact: Amy Knock
Contact	AMY KNOCK Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]
Application Instructions	Please, submit resume to [e-mail].
Ad Start Date	04/03/2025
Ad End Date	12/31/2025