Pharmacy Technician - Lab Assistant

Lab Assistant

Arizona College is currently seeking a part time Lab Assistant for our Pharmacy Technician Program here at our Mesa, AZ Campus! Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00am-12:30pm

Arizona College is a rapidly growing institution dedicated to transforming people's lives through education. Offering both nursing and allied health programs, Arizona College prepares students for in-demand careers in healthcare and significantly improves its community through the care its graduates provide.

Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values: Passion, Excellence, Adaptability, Accountability, Integrity.

Job Responsibilities:

The Lab Assistant supports student academic success by preparing, assisting, and resetting lab sessions.

• Works in conjunction with the Program Director and instructor to coordinate instructional lab sessions.
• Assists students with hands-on lab sessions.
• Assists instructors with instructional components of lab sessions.
• Educates students on proper hazardous waste disposal and ensures storage and disposal align with OSHA and campus safety protocols.
• Enforces lab safety codes in all lab areas to assure student and colleague safety.
• Communicates professionally with the Program Director regarding laboratory maintenance and supply inventory for restocking and ordering.
• Efficiently sets up and breaks down lab sessions.
• Performs assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.

At Arizona College, we believe in a collaborative approach where all colleagues work together towards our shared goals. It's important to note that this list doesn't cover everything you'll be asked to do or need to do. We value adaptability and flexibility as we grow and evolve as an organization.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Must have:

• Certificate or Diploma in Dental Assisting preferred (not required).
• Working knowledge of dental materials, equipment and infection control protocols.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to support students in an encouraging and supportive manner.

Nice to have:

• Prior experience in a dental office or clinical setting.
• Teaching experience in secondary education.
• CPR certification.

Arizona College of Nursing