Laboratory Technician

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a creative and hands-on technician to join our Clinical Skills team. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver at heart—someone who thrives on designing, building, and refining practical solutions. This role merges technical craftsmanship with educational support, requiring a unique blend of innovation and physical skill. The primary purpose of this position is to promote and support education of veterinary students in the clinical simulation laboratories. This position performs a wide variety of instructional and managerial duties for the Clinical Skills Program.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist Clinical Skills faculty in the instruction and supervision of veterinary students during laboratory sessions in the pre-clinical curriculum (Years 1–3).

• Prepare, set up, and conduct clinical skills laboratories, ensuring all materials, models, and specimens are ready for instruction.

• Demonstrate clinical procedures and techniques to students and provide constructive, skill-based feedback during practice sessions.

• Support the scheduling and logistical coordination of laboratory training sessions, practical examinations, and related academic activities.

• Set up and help to administer objective structured clinical skills examinations (OSCEs).

• Maintain teaching laboratories, equipment, and storage areas to a high standard of organization, cleanliness, and operational readiness.

• Utilize a variety of teaching tools—including simulation models, anatomic specimens (cadavers), and live animals—to train students in clinical skills across principal veterinary species (e.g., dogs, cats, horses, livestock).

• Develop, prototype, and fabricate novel teaching models and simulators; maintain and troubleshoot 3-D printing equipment and software.

• Oversee the inventory, maintenance, repair, and sterilization of simulation models and related teaching assets.

• Facilitate the procurement, receipt, and organization of laboratory equipment, supplies, and consumables.

• Cultivate and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders in support of the A-State CVM mission.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Experience in designing, prototyping, or fabricating functional simulation models, trainers, or related physical prototypes.

Hands-on aptitude with a range of fabrication techniques (e.g., 3D printing, molding/casting, basic machining, or electronics).

Ability to safely lift, push, and pull items up to 70 lb (32 kg).

Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a vehicle within Arkansas.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar productivity software.

Excellent organizational, communication, and critical-thinking skills.

Capacity to work effectively in a dynamic, collaborative academic environment.

General Days/Hours:

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned high school diploma or equivalent.

Some prior experience in an academic, clinical, or veterinary setting regarding additive manufacturing (3D printing/scanning), working with composites/resins, or welding.

Two years experience handling large or small animals

Preferred Qualification:

Demonstrated portfolio or examples of created medical or veterinary simulation models.

Formal training or significant experience in additive manufacturing (3D printing/scanning), working with composites/resins, or welding.

Foundational knowledge of basic accounting or supply inventory management.