Lab Monitor

Position Title

Position Title

998729

Part-time

2001-College of Optometry

Western University Campus-Pomona, CA

California

To facilitate student utilization of educational laboratory spaces.

• The ability to effectively, professionally and tactfully interact and communicate with faculty, students, and industry professionals
• The ability to manage projects and assignments in an efficient and effective manner
• Knowledge of the optometric examination equipment as well as vision screening equipment
• Basic skills in reasoning

• Education:
  
  Student enrolled in the College of Optometry in good academic standing
• Student must meet Federal Work Study (FWS) qualifications:
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Must have a completed current FAFSA
  • Must have remaining financial aid unmet need
  • Must be in good academic standing at Western University of Health Sciences

Experience:

Work experience in a service position preferred

• Open and close laboratory space at assigned times to facilitate student access to laboratory learning environment
• Monitor student utilization of laboratory space to ensure safe and appropriate usage of instrumentation
• Provide service as needed, e.g. access to lab materials, replacement of bulbs, troubleshoot malfunctions
• Provide regular cleaning and maintenance of laboratories and optometric equipment
• Other duties as assigned;
  The University/College has the right to add or change duties at any time.

Approximately 6 hours per week – schedule varies

We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally, we focus on student success, foster a supportive environment, encourage authentic self, promote humanism, and strive for respect, equity, collaboration, and fun.

Minimum $17.00 Hourly, Maximum $17.00 Hourly

Essential functions involve use of hands to operate a PC and handle laboratory objects; occasional lifting up to 10 pounds; requires close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception; ability to focus. Accommodations may be provided.

The environment is an indoor, controlled healthcare setting. Potential exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances, and electric shock. Requires compliance with safety protocols, OSHA blood‑borne pathogen training, and use of protective equipment. Noise level moderate.

• Posting Number: FWS
  00444
• Posting Date: 07/10/2025
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Additional Applicant Document

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk *(…).

• 
  * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? (Open Ended Question)
• 
  * Are you a current Western
  
  U student enrolled in the College of Optometry?
  • Yes
  • No

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E. Second St.
Pomona, CA

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