Lab Assistant - Surgical Technology

Discover the opportunity to join Baker College, honored as one of the 2024 Best and Brightest Workplaces in West Michigan and Metro Detroit!

Join our dynamic team as a Lab Assistant, where you'll leverage your surgical technology expertise to manage students' laboratory training under the direct supervision of the Program Director.

In the realm of Student Success, the role involves providing assistance to students during their laboratory experience, ensuring alignment with all curriculum requirements. Additionally, the role supports the Program Director with managing student files, surveys, schedules, and tracking required hours. In terms of Laboratory Management, the responsibilities include overseeing the organization of the laboratory, ensuring adherence to safe procedures, and attending assigned safety training sessions.

The successful candidate will believe in and support the student first philosophy while contributing to the overall success of Baker College, while acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus. Establishing robust external relationships to bolster Baker College's vision and mission will also be a key responsibility. Join us in shaping the future of education and leadership.

The full position description is available for your review online - Lab Assistant

ABOUT BAKER COLLEGE:

Founded in 1911, Baker College is committed to embracing technology, sparking innovation, and fostering a supportive learning environment where students can get the real-world knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to pursue the life and career they want. Each of our six campus locations is special, with a unique culture, collection of academic programs, and landscape.

Baker College is an independent, private, non-profit institution that grants associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees on campuses across Michigan and online. Our student-first philosophy is the cornerstone of our institution—it is our compass, guiding us and keeping us on course, ensuring that our students and their success are always our main priority. Our dedication to the success of our students ensures that we will all go

Further Together!

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DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Our College strives to be exemplars in the practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion by working in communion with multiple levels of professional representation throughout our college system. We are committed to our initiatives to fully understand how we can advance our levels of diversity, equity, and inclusion and create a culture that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Baker College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

Please visit our DEI Page to learn more about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Baker College.

Requirements

An ideal candidate is required to have an Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in surgical technology. A minimum of 1 year in the program field is required. Candidates must be knowledgeable in program software and equipment, as well as Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Additionally, the candidate should have the ability to lift and maneuver independently up to 25 lbs.