Part-time Lab Assistant - Surgical Technology

Location: Lafayette, IN

The position provides support to the School of Health Sciences with a primary focus on Surgical Technology laboratory courses.

Major responsibilities include

Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized laboratory environment.

Assisting students with lab activities and competency assessments.

Preparing the lab environment, equipment, and materials for instructional use.

Monitoring, stocking, and ordering lab supplies; maintaining accurate inventory records.

Supporting faculty with course materials, documentation, and lab session setup.

Providing assistance to other Health Sciences programs or at the direction of the Dean.

Operating office and laboratory equipment to support instructional and administrative needs.

Documenting activities, issues, and resolutions through reports and communications.

Lifting and moving supplies or equipment up to 40 pounds.

Demonstrating proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and related technology.

Communicating clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats.

Exhibiting professionalism and a customer service-oriented approach in all interactions.

Compensation: $16.00 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

Successfully completed one full-time semester as a program-ready student in a Health Sciences Program.

Must be able to work independently and troubleshoot issues.

Must be able to learn new equipment independently as needed using manuals, online resources, etc

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with surgical technology instrument sets.

Other Requirements

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

Copies of transcripts may be required at time of interview. Original hard copies of transcripts will be required at time of hire

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.