Lab Coordinator, Dental

Lab Coordinator, Dental

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title Lab Coordinator, Dental

Campus Ankeny Campus, IA

Job Number 27-A10

Employment Date As soon as possible.

Job Category Administrative/Professional Positions

Posting Detail Information

Salary Information

Starting salary: $56,280-$61,246 The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. The starting salary range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Pay Grade: AI

Job Summary

Coordinate program laboratories/clinics and assist the program coordinator and instructors in the operation of the lab/clinic areas and equipment to facilitate the student learning process.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and organize materials and equipment needed for laboratory/clinic activities. Direct student activities on assignments. Clean up after completion of activities. Maintain PPE for students and clinical faculty and adjunct instructors. Maintain records as requested by instructors and as required for accreditation and safety compliance.
• Set up laboratory/clinical practical evaluations. Provide instruction on an individualized or small group basis.
• Maintain inventory of materials and supplies for the laboratory/clinic. Contact vendors regarding purchases and initiate requisitions. Monitor and update SDS information and notify instructors of updates as appropriate. Establish a maintenance schedule and repair equipment or arrange for repairs.
• Train instructors and/or students on the use of laboratory/work site equipment and proper use and disposal of chemicals; oversee appropriate storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals/cleaning supplies used in labs; prepare a schedule of lab utilization. Coordinate chemical disposal with the Operations Department.
• Provide work direction to others assigned to work in the lab and clinic.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Current Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Licensure with 2 years of work experience in a dental clinic assisting staff and dentists.
• Strong Communication Skills
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage time.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art equipment and processes associated with the program area.
• Knowledge of current software applications.

Desired Qualifications

• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
• Experience in the inventory of equipment and ordering supplies.

Physical Requirements

Constant:

• Sitting
• Standing

Frequent:

• Ability to be mobile
• Bend
• Stoop
• Forward reach
• Neck flexion
• Hand coordination

Occasional:

• Lateral pinch
• Climb
• Crouch
• Kneel
• Overhead reach
• Neck rotation/extension
• Fine motor/foot coordination

Maximum Occasional:

• Lift of 50 lbs floor to knuckle
• Lift of 45 lbs knuckle to shoulder
• Carry of 5 lbs x 30 ft
• Horizontal push/pull of 20 lbs x 100 ft
• 5 lbs grip

Mobility accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and determined by the essential functions of this position.

Physical Demand Category Medium

Post offer, Pre-Employment Physical Test Prior to starting employment, all persons are required to have a post offer, pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, day hours.

Posting Date 09/28/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications 10/11/2026

Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Describe your experience and primary responsibilities working in a dental clinic or dental education setting.

(Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your experience ordering dental supplies, managing inventory, and/or working with vendors.

(Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your experience with OSHA compliance, infection control, and/or safety requirements in a dental setting.

(Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your experience troubleshooting and maintaining dental clinic or laboratory equipment.

(Open Ended Question)

• * How did you learn about this job opening?
• DMACC Employee Referral
• Friend/Relative
• Indeed.com
• TeachIowa.gov
• HigherEdJobs
• The Chronicle of Higher Education
• Inside Higher Ed
• LinkedIn
• Iowa Workforce Development
• DMACC Website
• DMACC Applicant Job Alert Email
• Other

Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)?

• Yes
• No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)