Lab Support Technician - Physician Assistant Program

Job Overview

The University of Dubuque is a growing faith-based University that is seeking a Lab Support Technician.  The University of Dubuque offers an excellent benefits package including tuition remission, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, and a retirement match. 

Position Summary:

This position assists with laboratory operations, which includes preparing equipment, managing supplies, and providing technical help to faculty and students. Responsibilities also involve maintaining a clean and safe lab environment, performing software updates and maintenance on task trainers and high-fidelity mannequins, scheduling and communicating with standardized patients, assisting in cadaver lab, troubleshooting equipment and software issues, communicating with vendors and IT support, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lab and equipment preparation: Setting up, cleaning, and maintaining lab equipment, instruments, and task trainers for all labs
• Inventory and supply management: Monitoring, organizing, and ordering lab supplies
• Technical support: Assisting faculty and students with equipment and software use
• Scheduling: Coordinate participation and communicate with standardized patients for Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCEs)
• Cadaver lab: Prepare and maintain lab for study of human cadavers and assist instructor during dissection
• Maintenance and safety: Performing routine maintenance, keeping the labs clean and organized, and ensuring adherence to health, safety, and operational procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the University's Mission

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Effective teamwork and collaboration
• Prioritize tasks and manage time to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate flexibility and initiative for a proactive and adaptable approach to varying duties
• Strong work ethics showing reliability and responsibility
• Problem-solving skills

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree Required; Undergraduate Degree Preferred

To apply with a growing faith-based University for the Lab Support Technician position, please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and UD employment application, located on our website http://www.dbq.edu/AboutUD/Employment/Jobs/, to HR@dbq.edu or to the Director of Human Resources, at the University of Dubuque, 2000 University Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001.

Affirmation Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding the Jeanne Clery Act, please go to https://www.dbq.edu/SafetySecurity/JeanneCleryAct/