Work Study - Lab Assistant

Des Moines Area Community College; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College offers a work study position designed to help students finance education while providing service to the college and community. This part-time role supports lab functions in Surgical Technology labs and ensures materials are available for classes.

Flexible schedule around class times, 12 hours per week, with duties including setup/reset of labs, stocking supplies, and inventory assistance.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to transcribe and document procedures accurately.
• Strong coordination and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Setup and reset of labs.
• Sort and organize lab supplies.
• Stock operating rooms.
• Assist with lab supply inventory.
• Surgical technology labs use sterile and non-sterile supplies daily.
• Lab stations vary with weekly rotation of supplies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Transcription skills

Job description

Position Information

Job Number

27-W48

Employment Date

As soon as possible.

Job Category

Student Positions

Application & Position Information Call

John Hadley [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.

Work Schedule

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

Posting Date

09/01/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

10/05/2026

Open Until Filled

No

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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.)