WS - KYCO Methods Lab Assistant - FWS

University of Pikeville; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 1,515,000 - 2,066,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Pikeville invites applications for the KYCO Methods Lab Assistant in the KYCO division. This entry-level role supports optometry labs, assists faculty, and helps maintain a clean, functional laboratory environment.

Hours are part-time with a schedule Wednesday & Friday 4:00pm–5:00pm and variable Monday shifts. Pay is $12.50/hour; start date is 8/24/2026. Ideal for students seeking clinical and lab support experience.

Qualifications

• Assist faculty in preparing for lab and proficiencies - C, TW, P.
• Maintain and organize laboratory space - P, T, CSD.
• Monitor supplies in laboratory and assist with re-orders - P, T, CT.
• Restock supplies in laboratory lanes - P, T.
• Inform appropriate people if lab equipment needs maintenance - C, P, T.
• Assist with other tasks necessary to ensure proper functioning of labs - TW, P, CT.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty in preparing labs and maintaining a clean, organized environment for optometry training.
• Ideal for KYCO students interested in clinical and laboratory support experience.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Career & Self Development

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Technology

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

KYCO METHODS LAB ASSISTANT
Division: KYCO
Department: Academic Affairs
Experience: Entry-level
Job Code: FWSKYCOMTHLABA
Supervisor/Reports To: Eilene Kinzer
Start Date: 8/24/2026
Assist faculty in preparing labs and maintaining a clean, organized, and functional environment for optometry training. Ideal for KYCO students interested in clinical and laboratory support experience.
Responsibilities And Career Competencies

• Assist faculty in preparing for lab and proficiencies - C, TW, P
• Maintain and organize laboratory space - P, T, CSD
• Monitor supplies in laboratory and assist with re-orders - P, T, CT
• Restock supplies in laboratory lanes - P, T
• Inform appropriate people if lab equipment needs maintenance - C, P, T
• Assist with other tasks necessary to ensure proper functioning of labs - TW, P, CT

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, PowerPoint, attention to detail, strong active listening abilities, public speaking, written & verbal communication, customer focused, willingness to learn new things.
Work Schedule: Wednesday & Friday: 4:00pm - 5:00pm; Monday varies; other days: no hours. Hours flexible to accommodate student schedule; priority during open hours and special events.
Work Conditions: Normal office environment.
Physical Demands: Lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs.
Number of Positions: 1
Pay Rate: $12.50/hour
Location: HPE, 4th and 5th floor Methods Lab

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.