Part Time Health Sciences Lab Assistant

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Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.

Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting Number: 0603730

Position Title:

Part Time Health Sciences Lab Assistant (Future Opportunities)

Position is:
Part Time

Position Type:
Staff Position (Full Time/Part Time)

Department/Ofc.:
Instruction

Position

Description:

Please Note:

This posting is for future opportunities. While we may not be actively hiring for this position right now, we welcome your application and may reach out when a matching opportunity becomes available. Picture Yourself here! Why Join WCC ?

• An inclusive, welcoming environment for our students, faculty & staff
• WCC tuition waiver of 3 credit hours per semester
• Retirement options and flexible schedules available
• Great Discounts at WCC’s Health & Fitness Center, Barnes & Noble Bookstore and more!

The Health Science Lab Assistant provides support to instructors, staff, and students in health science laboratories. This role involves preparing lab materials, maintaining equipment, ensuring a clean and safe environment, and assisting with demonstrations or activities as needed. The Assistant ensures the lab is functional, organized, and ready for instructional use.

Essential

Duties include:

• Maintain lab space, lab storage rooms, and lab equipment.
• Preparation of lab equipment and supplies (assembly/disassembly and delivery of equipment) as determined by semester course schedule provided by Professional Faculty.
• Assist in preparation (assembly/disassembly) of simulation scenarios as requested by reporting staff, faculty, or administration.
• Maintain linen needs for health labs including collection of linen bags, distribution of linens and document linen tracking.
• Administrative support tasks such as photocopying, tracking of needed supplies and other-directed tasks.
• Prepare laboratory materials, supplies, and equipment for health science courses.
• Clean and sterilize lab equipment and surfaces following proper safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assist in inventory, tracking, and restocking lab supplies and equipment.
• Dispose of medical supplies or waste according to safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of lab usage, equipment check-outs, and safety compliance.
• Monitor equipment for damage or malfunctions and report issues to reporting staff, faculty, or administration.
• Support faculty during lab sessions guiding them in equipment usage and referring questions to reporting staff, faculty, or administration.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and institutional policies and procedures.
• Ability to assist with equipment maintenance and lab set up in all areas of the campus.
• Regular attendance on campus is required for this position.
• Utilize technology, including AI-enabled tools and software where appropriate, to support the effective performance of assigned duties, enhance productivity, improve communication and information management, support decision-making, and other responsibilities, while ensuring compliance with confidentiality requirements, institutional policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs., and safe handling of medical supplies.
• Ability to lift, carry, and transfer skills…