Work Study - Lab Assistant

Des Moines Area Community College; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College offers a work-study student position focused on lab support and inventory management. You will assist with setup and reset of labs, organize supplies, stock operating rooms, and handle routine inventory tasks around a flexible 12-hour weekly schedule during the school term.

This role supports the Surgical Technology labs and requires strong organizational and communication skills, with physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds and follow directions to complete

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational, transcriptive, and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to take direction and fulfill tasks in a timely manner.
• Work Schedule: 12 hours per week, 8:00am – 3:00pm, Monday – Friday.

Responsibilities

• Setup and reset of labs.
• Sort and organize lab supplies.
• Stock operating rooms.
• Assist with lab supply inventory.
• Lab stations vary with weekly rotation of supplies.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Transcriptive skills

Communication skills

Ability to lift 25 pounds

Ability to take direction

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This Vacancy Requires:

• A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and or “See Resume” will not be accepted.
  
• Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will be collected upon hire (if applicable).
  

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at [phone] or by email [e-mail].

*The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.

Position Information

Job Title

Campus

Job Number

Job Number 27-W48

Employment Date

Employment Date As soon as possible.

Job Category

Job Category Student Positions

Application & Position Information Call

John Hadley a [e-mail] or [phone].

Salary Information

$12.50 per hour.

Job Summary

The work study program provides funds for part-time employment to help students finance the costs of postsecondary education. The program encourages community service work and work related to the student’s course of study. The program is designed to provide students with an opportunity for employment arranged around class schedules, while providing essential services to the College and the community.

Essential Functions

Responsible for setup and reset of labs.
Sort and organize lab supplies.
Stock operating rooms.
Assist with lab supply inventory.
Surgical technology labs utilize a variety of sterile and non-sterile supplies on a daily basis.
Lab stations vary related to assessments with a differentiation in supplies that are rotated on a weekly basis.

Required Qualifications

Excellent organizational, transcriptive, and communication skills.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to take direction and fulfill tasks in a timely manner.

Desired Qualifications

Work Schedule

12 hours per week. Flexible, between the hours of 8:00am – 3:00pm, Monday – Friday.

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/01/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

Deadline for Submitting Applications 10/05/2026

Open Until Filled No

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.

Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Executive Campus Dean’s office, the Executive Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO /AA Officer, Human Resources https://www.dmacc.edu/hr/index.html.

ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone [phone], [e-mail].

Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: [phone], FAX : [phone], TDD 800-877-8339, Email: OCR [e-mail].

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you eligible for Work Study?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you enrolled in financial aid eligible courses as a DMACC student?
  • Yes
  • No
• Please provide your student schedule.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)?
  • Yes
  • No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)