Lab Assistant, Laboratory Techniques Lab Position Available In Buncombe, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Lab Assistant position in the Laboratory Techniques Lab involves assisting with college courses for undergraduate students in the Veterinary Medical Technology Program. Responsibilities include supervising and assisting students in classroom and lab settings, developing teaching materials, collaborating with departmental personnel, maintaining professional certification, and serving as a resource to the veterinary community. The position requires an Associate's degree, three years of work experience in small animal veterinary medicine, and licensure with the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board. The salary for this position is $33.71 per contact hour for 10 hours per week.
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Position Summary Information
Position Title Lab Assistant, Laboratory Techniques Lab
Employment Category Adjunct
Contract Length N/A
Expected Work Schedule Variable
Anticipated Days Tuesday and Wednesday
Anticipated Hours 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Anticipated Hours per Week 10
Job Description Summary The incumbent in this position will assist with college courses for undergraduate students in the Veterinary Medical Technology Program. This individual must possess the knowledge and skills to teach and supervise students in classroom and lab settings. They must also exhibit a positive attitude toward students and the teaching process, and serve as a positive and professional role model.
Duties | The incumbent in this position will assist a lead instructor with college courses, particularly Laboratory Techniques for undergraduate students in the Veterinary Medical Technology Program. 1. Supervise and assist students in classroom, lab and/or clinical environments incorporating knowledge, expertise and flexibility to ensure safety and student learning.
2. Suggest/help develop teaching materials, activities and handouts for the course assigned.
3. Assist in lab
4. Collaborate with departmental personnel in curriculum revisions/updates which reflect changing trends, information and technologies and ensure compliance with the American Veterinary Association, Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities approved standards for the curriculum and the Criteria of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
5. Abide by policies, standards, goals and objectives of the College and Department.
6. Participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation activities to improve the instructional quality of the program.
7. Practice, teach and supervise students to facilitate compliance with OSHA standards related to veterinary medicine.
8. Maintain professional certification (RVT licensure in the state of NC) and seek opportunities for professional development through study, seminars, and/or on-the-job practice.
9. Serve as resource to veterinary community and community at large.
10. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements 1. Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited veterinary technology program
2. Three years work experience in small animal veterinary medicine;
3. Unrestricted licensure with the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board.
Preferred Qualifications 1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited veterinary technology program;
2. Teaching experience at the college level;
3. Teaching experience with veterinary technology students.
Special Instructions to Applicants 1. Upon submitting your on-line application, unofficial transcript must be uploaded to your application for the related degree(s) listed in the “Minimum Requirements” and/or “Preferred Qualifications” section of the job posting. The unofficial transcript must list the individual courses taken. Diplomas will not be considered in lieu of an unofficial transcript;
2. If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from a regionally accredited institution are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work. Failure to comply may result in revocation of the job offer.
Posting Detail Information
Review Date:
(Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration) 05/12/2025
Start Date 05/27/2025
Keep Open Until Filled Yes
Salary Range $33.71 per contact hour for 10 hours