College Laboratory Asst - Cosmetology Lab Assistant

Position: College Laboratory Asst 2 - Cosmetology Lab Assistant
## College Laboratory Asst 2 - Cosmetology Lab Assistant Apply locations:
MSTA - Wadena Campus time type:
Part time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
July 7, 2026 (12 days left to apply) job requisition :
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* Working Title:

** College Laboratory Asst 2 - Cosmetology Lab Assistant
** Institution:
** Minnesota State Community and Technical College
** Classification

Title:

** College Laboratory Asst 2
** Bargaining Unit / Union:
** 207: AFSCME - Technical
** City:
** MSTA - Wadena Campus
** FLSA:
** Non Job Exempt
** Full Time / Part Time:
** Part time
** Employment Condition:
** Classified - Unlimited
** Salary Range:**$21.89 - $31.44
** Join Us at M State
*** Where your work helps create a success story for every student.
* Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) is seeking passionate, talented professionals to join our learning‐centered community. Whether you are an educator, administrator, or staff professional, your work at M State will directly support students as they shape their futures and will strengthen the communities we serve.

With four welcoming campuses in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead, and Wadena, M State combines big‐college opportunities with a small‐college feel, offering nationally accredited programs, flexible learning options, and a deeply student‐focused culture.
** Why Work at M State?
** At M State, we are
* all in
* on student success.

Our work is guided by shared values of:
* Integrity – As dedicated professionals, we act with purpose in everything we do. We are sincere and honest in our relationships and communications, and hold ourselves accountable to doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
* Inclusion – We welcome, respect and accept people for who they are and celebrate the power of our collective differences in creating and shaping more robust, energized communities.
* Innovation – Through the power of our four campuses, strategic partnerships and creative problem-solving, we enhance communities. We incorporate technology to improve student experience, and we see continuous improvement as a constant.

Together, these values support our vision: A success story for every student.
** Position Overview
** M State is accepting applications for an
** Cosmetology*
* ** Laboratory Assistant**. This position is located on the
** Wadena campus**.This position exists to provide support to the Cosmetology faculty directly related to learning, reinforcement, or guiding new technical skills to students in the Cosmetology, Nail Technician, and Esthetician programs in the clinical salon.

This position is designed to provide daily supervision, demonstration, tutoring, and perform other related work as required in order to ensure the safety of students and clients.
** Customer Service.
** On a daily basis, live the mission, vision and values of M State to ensure a positive experience for all students and stakeholders. Service to M State students and stakeholders is a core component of the position and work responsibilities.
** Skills Orientation and Safety.
** Provide students or student groups’ orientation on tools, equipment, materials, or supplies.  Demonstrate the proper and safe use or necessary steps to complete a task when using lab tools, equipment, materials, or supplies to ensure student and client safety and avoid equipment mishandling
** Support & Training.
** Assist or tutor students in order to answer questions by providing examples to clarify the tasks, drilling the students on concepts or rules, suggesting alternative methods or techniques to problem solving.
** Supervision
* * Monitor student progress as requested by faculty by proctoring placement and progress tests, and observing students’ work. Supervise student performance on a daily basis.
** Lab Equipment (safety & preparation).
** Preparation:
Prepare the lab so that supplies and equipment are ready for student laboratory work.  Discuss the requirements for each lab set up with the instructor(s) in advance. Security & Safety:
Oversee the security of the lab so that equipment and materials…