WS - Contact Lens Assistant III - FWS

University of Pikeville; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pikeville's KYCO Contact Lens Lab is seeking a Contact Lens Assistant Level III to support clinical faculty and students, assist in lab setup, inventory, and patient-related preparation. You will stock and organize supplies, clean rooms and equipment, restock for student labs, assist during sessions, and help maintain accurate inventory lists under supervision.

Start date 8/25/2026; pay rate $12.50/hr; up to 10 hours per week during lab hours. Location: KYCO Contact Lens Lab.

Qualifications

• Must be a current UPIKE student in good standing.
• Attention to detail and time management are preferred.
• Ability to follow procedures and stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and stock contact lens supplies for the contact lens lab – P, T
• Assist with organization and cleanliness of the contact lens rooms – P, CSD
• Maintain cleanliness of clinical equipment, including trial lenses and solutions – P, T
• Assist in the preparation and restocking of supplies for student labs – TW, P
• Provide support during clinical lab sessions when students need materials or troubleshooting help – TW, C, T
• Collaborate with supervisors to maintain accurate inventory lists – CT, T, P
• May assist with tracking and organizing patient contact lens orders under supervision – C, T, P
• Complete assigned administrative or clerical duties related to lab upkeep – P, T
• Communicate with faculty or staff regarding needs, issues, or requests in the lab – C, TW

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Career & Self-Development

Critical Thinking

Community Transformation

Leadership

Technology

Education

Current UPIKE student in good standing

Job description

CONTACT LENS ASSISTANT LEVEL III

Division: KYCO Department: Student Affairs Experience: Advanced

Job Code: FWSKYCOCLASIII Supervisor/Reports To: Dominique Fulk

Start Date: 8/25/2026

The Contact Lens Assistant Level III supports clinical faculty and students in the contact lens labs and maintains supplies. This position plays an essential role in lab setup, inventory, and assisting in student and patient-related preparation.

Responsibilities And Career Competencies

• Maintain and stock contact lens supplies for the contact lens lab – P, T
• Assist with organization and cleanliness of the contact lens rooms – P, CSD
• Maintain cleanliness of clinical equipment, including trial lenses and solutions – P, T
• Assist in the preparation and restocking of supplies for student labs – TW, P
• Provide support during clinical lab sessions when students need materials or troubleshooting help – TW, C, T
• Collaborate with supervisors to maintain accurate inventory lists – CT, T, P
• May assist with tracking and organizing patient contact lens orders under supervision – C, T, P
• Complete assigned administrative or clerical duties related to lab upkeep – P, T
• Communicate with faculty or staff regarding needs, issues, or requests in the lab – C, TW

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

Education Requirements: Must be a current UPIKE student in good standing.

Preferred Skills: Attention to detail, time management, ability to follow procedures, communication skills, organization.

Work Schedule: Up to 10 hours per week during operational hours of the contact lens lab.

Work Conditions: Clinical lab and office environment.

Physical Demands: Standing, lifting supplies, reaching, and occasional movement between lab spaces.

Number of Positions: 1

Pay Rate: 12.50/hr

Location: KYCO Contact Lens Lab

Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. 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 admission of students.