WS - Contact Lens Assistant - FWS

University of Pikeville; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Pikeville is seeking a part-time Contact Lens Assistant to support the KYCO Academic Affairs division. You will assist with inventory, student data processing, and lab operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

This entry-level role is ideal for students pursuing optometry or pre-optometry fields. You will handle inventory, data entry in spreadsheets, and assist with workshops with a focus on teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position suitable for students
• Ideal for those interested in optometry or pre-optometry fields
• Must be comfortable with basic computer tools and data processing

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory and create restock lists
• Inventory contact lens fitting sets and place lab orders
• Maintain student data in spreadsheets and assist with CL orders
• Create and maintain supply kits for lab use
• Check in lenses and label items
• Track lenses and supplies ordered and received
• Assist with ancillary testing when needed
• Clean, disinfect, and inspect contact lenses and equipment
• Assign students to lanes for workshops using spreadsheets
• Coordinate with workshop/vendor organizer for events

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Career & Self Development

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Technology

Attention to detail

Tools

Word

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

CONTACT LENS ASSISTANT

Division: KYCO Department: Academic Affairs Experience: Entry-level

Job Code: FWSKYCOCLASI Supervisor/Reports To: Renee Reeder

Start Date: 8/25/2026

Assist with maintaining contact lens inventory, processing student data, preparing supply kits, and supporting lab operations. Ideal for students interested in optometry or pre-optometry fields.

Responsibilities And Career Competencies

• Inventory supplies and create list for restock – CSD
• Inventory contact lens fitting sets, scan for reorder, place orders as needed for lab – CSD
• Maintain google document of student data and assist with processing for CL orders for the lab – CSD, T, CT
• Create and maintain supply kits for use in lab – CSD, T
• Check in lenses and label them – T, CSD
• Keep track of lenses and supplies ordered – P, T, C
• Assist with ancillary testing as needed – C, P, CSD, CTR
• Clean, disinfect, inspect, verify and maintain contact lenses – CSD, T, CT
• Sort and assign students to lanes for workshops and labs using excel or google sheets – T, CSD, CT
• Interact with workshop/vendor organizer in preparation for special events – P, T, C, L

Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)

Preferred Skills: Word, Excel, Google sign-ups and sheets, attention to detail, willingness to learn new things.

Work Schedule: Wednesday: 9:00am - 12:00pm. Flexible to accommodate student schedule. Priority during open hours and special events.

Work Conditions: Normal office environment.

Physical Demands: Keyboarding, pulling up to 30 lbs, lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs.

Number of Positions: 2

Pay Rate: $9.75/hour

Location: HPE building 5th floor, KYCO office suite

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.