Laboratory Specialist - Nursing and Public Health

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Full Consideration Date:

09/13/2026

Job Description:

Primary Function: Manages classroom and simulation laboratory preparation to ensure proper setup of equipment and availability of supplies for nursing instructional laboratories; collaborates with faculty on the development and implementation of laboratory and simulation learning activities; provides technical assistance to nursing faculty and students, including preparation and maintenance of simulation equipment, task trainers, clinical supplies, and instructional technologies; assists faculty during laboratory and simulation experiences; orders supplies needed for teaching; works to ensure departmental compliance with safety and infection prevention protocols; keeps records and cares for departmental assets; and supervises student employees.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree in nursing, biology, health sciences, or a related field; and demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, technology, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in nursing, biology, health sciences, or a related field; current healthcare certification or licensure (e.g., RN, LPN, EMT, Paramedic, Medical Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician, or similar); experience in patient care, nursing skills laboratories, simulation, or healthcare education; and experience with simulation technologies, instructional equipment, electronic health record systems, audiovisual technologies, and inventory management.

Position Details:

Job Category: Professional and Scientific

Type of Position: Term

Service Schedule: Calendar Year

Application Instructions:

All application materials must be submitted by September 13, 2026, to be considered for this position. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 319-273-2422.

Compensation:

$24.04 to Commensurate

Pay Grade: 118

Pay Basis: Hourly

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime or comp time

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