Lab Associate Jobs in Lafayette, LA (NOW HIRING)

**THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION ON THE EUNICE AND LAFAYETTE CAMPUSES**
The Nursing Skills/Simulation Lab Assistant is a full-time, permanent position responsible for assisting with the planning, operation, and oversight of the nursing skills laboratory and simulation activities that support the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program. This position works collaboratively with the Nursing Skills/Simulation Lab Coordinator, Nursing Program Director, and nursing faculty to facilitate high-quality, safe, and effective simulation-based learning experiences that enhance student knowledge, clinical skills, critical thinking, and professional development. The Nursing Skills/Simulation Lab Assistant supports the day-to-day management of simulation and skills laboratory facilities, including equipment setup, maintenance, inventory management, laboratory organization, and preparation of supplies and instructional materials for skills practice and simulation scenarios. The position assists in ensuring compliance with safety standards, operational procedures, and best practices related to simulation and laboratory activities. This role requires strong organizational, communication, and technical skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external partners. Work may include evenings, after-hours activities, and weekend assignments in Lafayette and/or Eunice, Monday through Saturday while school is in session, as necessary to support the instructional and operational needs of the Nursing Program.

Job Responsibilities:

35% Monitors and maintains appropriate standards of laboratory cleanliness, organization, and functionality; coordinates equipment maintenance, repair, and replacement to ensure optimal operation of skills and simulation resources. Promotes and maintains a safe, healthy, and compliant learning and work environment by adhering to university policies, procedures, and applicable occupational health and safety regulations. Demonstrates professionalism through exceptional customer service, effective collaboration, clear communication, reliability, attendance, and a commitment to excellence. Oversees and coordinates the scheduling, utilization, tracking, sign-in/sign-out processes, and movement of students, simulation equipment, and laboratory resources to ensure efficient and effective operations.

35% Under the direction of the Nursing Skills/Simulation Lab Coordinator, assists with the coordination and delivery of skills and simulation laboratory activities for nursing faculty and students. Includes coordinating the use of simulation and skills laboratory software, equipment, and learning resources to support course objectives and program outcomes; Prepares lab equipment, supplies, simulation scenarios and learning stations for scheduled activities; Maintains a list of supplies and initiates the procurement of the items; orients and assists faculty in the proper handling and usage of equipment and supplies in a cost effective manner. Continually assists in updating and refining simulation experiences under the direction of the Nursing Skills/Simulation Lab Coordinator; Serves as a resource for faculty and students using the Nursing Skills and Simulation Lab

15% Assists the Nursing Skills/Simulation Lab Coordinator in collaborating with faculty in planning, designing, organizing, and delivering lab and simulation activities to meet course needs and schedule. Assist faculty with planning and the provision of performance improvement activities in the lab setting. Works collaboratively with the Nursing Skills/Simulation Lab Coordinator, Program Director, and Faculty to coordinate active learning strategies across the curriculum. Assists with obtaining maximum utilization of equipment and supplies to decrease expenditures and moderate student costs.

10% Completes and maintains inventory logs, organizes lab supplies, monitors inventory and orders supplies in collaboration with the Nursing Skills/Simulation Lab Coordinator. Performs inventory per University Policy.

5% Other duties as assigned by the Nursing Skills/Simulation Lab Coordinator and/or Program Director including but not limited to attending health and career fairs, marketing events, guided tours, program meetings, and professional development activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates Degree

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a technical diploma or Registered Nurse (RN) with an ASN, BSN, or MSN degree. An unencumbered Louisiana license is required for all applicants.

Two or more years of acute care and healthcare technology experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing. CHSOS certification

Three or more years of acute care and healthcare technology experience required.

Special and/or Physical Qualifications:

Must be able to bend/lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
Clear background check and drug screen per University Policy

Certifications and/or licenses

Nursing License-Unencumbered Louisiana license as a LPN or RN

Job Competencies:

Ability to interpret complex written specifications and conditions-Proficient

Ability to utilize technology-Proficient

Ability to convey technical information to technical and non-technical users-Proficient

Knowledge of universal safety practices-Proficient

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and non-verbally-Proficient

Ability to implement and follow policies, procedure, goals, objectives, and outcomes-Proficient

Ability to interact with others-Proficient

Ability to understand and interpret work related terminology-Proficient

Salary: $40,000.00-$55,000.00

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!