Lab Assistant Jobs in Harrison, MI (NOW HIRING)

Position Information
Position Information
Posting Number
S-3874
Position Number
99999
Type of Recruitment
External
Position Title
NURSING LAB ASSISTANT (TEMPORARY)
Position Summary
The Nursing Program is seeking a dependable and organized Temporary Nursing Lab Assistant to provide operational support for the nursing skills and simulation lab from July through December 2026. This temporary position will support lab readiness and will assist faculty and students by helping maintain an organized, safe, and well-prepared learning environment. The Temporary Nursing Lab Assistant will provide routine lab support, including preparing lab spaces, organizing supplies, setting up and breaking down equipment, restocking materials, and assisting faculty with basic lab preparation needs.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Familiarity with basic medical equipment, healthcare supplies, or the ability to learn quickly.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Dependability and ability to follow directions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Comfort working in a nursing lab environment with faculty, students, and staff.
Professional communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in an educational setting.
Physical Requirements
Stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout lab spaces.
Lift, carry, push, or pull supplies and equipment as needed for lab setup and breakdown.
Set up, organize, and return lab materials and equipment to designated storage areas.
Perform repetitive tasks related to lab preparation, supply organization, and general lab support.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a healthcare, nursing, laboratory, simulation, or educational environment.
Familiarity with basic nursing lab equipment and supplies.
Experience organizing supplies, preparing learning spaces, or assisting with inventory.
Certified Nursing Assistant, medical assistant, healthcare student, or related healthcare experience.
Duties & Responsibilities
Prepares nursing lab spaces for scheduled skills labs, simulations, faculty demonstrations, and student learning activities.
Sets up and breaks down equipment, supplies, and materials before and after scheduled lab sessions.
Restocks and organizes lab supplies, including basic medical supplies, linens, task trainer materials, and disposable items.
Maintains general cleanliness, order, and readiness of nursing lab spaces.
Assists with inventory organization and communicates supply needs to the appropriate nursing program personnel.
Supports faculty with routine lab preparation needs, including locating supplies, preparing equipment, and ensuring materials are available for scheduled learning activities.
Helps maintain equipment and supplies in designated storage areas.
Follows established lab procedures, safety guidelines, and infection-control expectations.
Assists with tracking supplies and identifying items that need replacement, repair, or replenishment.
Provides general clerical or organizational support related to lab operations as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned to support nursing lab readiness and program operations.
Supervision Exercised
None
Message to Applicants
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
Work Schedule
This is a temporary position anticipated to run from July through December 2026. The schedule is expected to be approximately 32-36 hours per week during the summer months, and will reduce to 25 hours per week for the fall semester, with specific hours determined based on program and lab needs.
Employee Group
Temporary Staff
Staff Pay Level
Pay Range
$18.00 - $20.00/hour
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Nursing Program
Position Status
Temporary
Position End Date
Employment Status
Part-Time
FTE
0.00
Position Type
Other
Weekly Work Schedule
Up to 36 hours per week May 10th - August 29th; Up to 25 hours per week August 30th - December 31st
Location
Mount Pleasant, MI
About the Department
About CMU
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
CMU Leadership Standards
Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.
We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.
Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.
EEO Statement
CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.
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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU's Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education's Assistant Secretary, or both.
CMU's Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: titleix@cmich.edu
Posting Ends
Open Until Filled
Yes