Lab Manager Jobs in Ferndale, WA (NOW HIRING)

Summary:
Join our Nursing Program’s team and play a vital role in preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals. As an Instructional Technician II, you'll help create realistic, hands-on learning experiences by managing cutting-edge simulation technology, maintaining a safe and organized lab environment, and supporting faculty and students every day. If you're organized, detail-oriented, enjoy solving problems, and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student success behind the scenes.
Salary:

Starting salary is $4,957 per month which is based on $59,480; $28.49 per hour

Under general direction the Instructional Technician II will perform the following tasks:

• Assist with day-to-day activities and services of the nursing lab area, including lab set up, management of lab equipment and supplies
  1. Prepping lab materials
     • Getting supplies on carts and into the classrooms
     • Assisting with set up as needed
  2. Completing the daily task checklist or complete delegation of tasks
• Operate equipment such as low, medium, and high-fidelity human patient simulators, lab media equipment/systems, and Simulation Scenario Checklist set up and
• Completing the Sim Checklist
• Completing the set up per the Sim Scenario Supply Checklist
• Assist with the development of simulation scenarios
  1. Participating in Sim Team meeting as needed
  2. Providing feedback on scenario progressions
  3. Providing feedback on simulation environment
• Ensure that all equipment and supplies are in order and secure before leaving the laboratory
  1. Simulation Checklist for simulation shut down
  2. End of day locking doors
• Maintain area for cleanliness as well as safety; oversee sanitation of lab equipment and areas
• Act as a safety officer as required
• Train faculty on proper handling of equipment and materials and arranging trainings from vendors as necessary
• Maintain/update Equipment Tracker and Maintenance Log and supplies
• Maintain/update Inventory Location Sheet for easy acquisition
• Requisition equipment as necessary
• Order supplies as necessary
• Replacement or additional and contact appropriate services
• Make simple repairs and perform minor maintenance to lab equipment according to lab equipment manuals or contract vendors for appropriate repairs as needed
• Identify occurrences of equipment malfunction or breakage and needs for equipment
• Assist instructor in individualized and group instruction and use of the equipment in occupational and other instructional classes
• Proctor standardized tests to students
• May coordinate the work of Instructional Technician I
• Direct and instruct student assistants in the Daily Task List
• Direct Peer Tutors
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Communicate clearly (written and verbal)
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Actively able to identify areas for improvements and propose solutions
• Ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
• Knowledgeable and trained on operating all Sim equipment
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of protected or sensitive information
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism by contributing to a positive work environment and fostering productive working relationships with colleagues
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service and communication skills that foster the respect and confidence of others
• Proficiently use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, web browsers
• Ability to troubleshoot, ask relevant questions to identify problems find solutions and navigate technical, web-based environments.
• Ability to learn state and federal policies related to the awarding of credit and awarding of degrees; Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and Intercollege Relations Commission (ICRC) guidelines and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to pass a Washington State Background Check
• An Associate Degree, a vocational certificate or Bachelor's Degree in related instructional program area

OR

• Two years of college course work in major study area

AND

• Two years of experience in the related program area

OR

• Equivalent education/experience
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly;
• Experience maintaining an inventory and ordering supplies;
• Proficiency in Learning Management Systems such as Canvas;
• Knowledge of healthcare equipment, supplies, and technology;
• Prior experience in healthcare

Physical Work Environment:

• Prolonged periods of standing and/or sitting varying from 4-7 hours per day
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times

Starting salary is $4,957 per month which is based on $59,480; $28.49 per hour

Work schedule:

This position’s hours will vary based on 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, primarily between the hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. A regular schedule will be finalized upon hire based. Candidate must be willing and able to work on-site.

Benefits:

Bargaining Unit:

• The position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Bellingham Educational Support Team (BEST). Benefits are subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

This position will receive prorated leave based on the BEST CBA:

• 8 hours per month of sick leave
• 10.75 starting at hours per month of vacation leave
• 24 hours of personal leave per calendar year
• 13 paid state/college holidays per calendar year

Benefits also include a Washington State insurance package including selecting one of:

• 6 medical options
• 3 dental plan options
• 3 vision plan options

Include:

• life insurance
• long-term disability

Retirement benefits package including one of:

• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 2
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 3

Two voluntary investment (not matched) programs

• TIAA (403b)
• State Deferred Compensation (457) plan

Additional optional benefits include ability to participate in:

• Medical Flexible Spending plan
• Limited Purpose Flexible Spending plan
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Discounts for automobile and homeowner insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Up to 21 days of military leave
• Up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave
• Paid civil/jury duty

• Ability to participate in a shared leave program

Bargaining Unit:

• The position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Bellingham Educational Support Team (BEST). Benefits are subject to the CBA.

Application Procedures and Deadline:

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online at http://www.btc.edu/jobs and received by 5 p.m. on August 11, 2026, for priority consideration. Application materials received after this date and time may be considered until the position is filled. More information about Bellingham Technical College is at www.btc.edu or contact the Human Resources Office at (360) 752-8354. You will be contacted if selected for an interview. At this time, BTC is not sponsoring H-1B Visas.

Required Online Application Materials:

• Completed BTC Online Employment Application & Supplemental Questions
• Resume (Word or PDF file attachment)
• A cover letter describing how you meet minimum and preferred qualifications

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for September 1st and 2nd, 2026

Compensation details: 28.49-28.49 Hourly Wage

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