Job Description

Miami Dade College (MDC) is seeking a detail-oriented, student-focused professional to serve as the Laboratory Manager for the Dental Hygiene Clinic at the Medical Campus. This role ensures that lab operations run smoothly while supporting student learning, public service, and industry-aligned excellence in dental hygiene education.

Lead with Purpose : Manage day-to-day operations in a state-of-the-art clinical lab and ensure a seamless experience for students, faculty, and patients.
Empower Student Success : Provide instructional support, maintain compliance standards, and create a safe, organized, and welcoming lab environment.
Bridge Education and Innovation : Collaborate with faculty, vendors, and clinical supervisors to align equipment, processes, and outreach efforts with evolving healthcare needs.
Make an Impact : Serve as the backbone of a clinic that transforms aspiring hygienists into confident professionals ready to serve their communities.


What you will be doing :

• Manage lab scheduling and resources in coordination with program faculty and staff.
• Oversee the purchase, receipt, and inventory of equipment and supplies to support student learning and clinical operations.
• Provide administrative support for student/public inquiries, budget tracking, and records maintenance.
• Perform lab procedures including sterilization, OSHA compliance, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Supervise and mentor student assistants and others working within the clinic area.
• Serve as the primary liaison to vendors, suppliers, repair technicians, and community outreach partners.
• Assist in planning health fairs, recruitment events, and clinic tours for prospective students and external stakeholders.
• Support the Clinical Supervisor and Department Chairperson in ensuring lab readiness and operational excellence.

What you need to succeed :

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field and at least three (3) years of relevant experience in a healthcare or clinical setting. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare compliance, OSHA standards, and lab management practices.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills both oral and written.
• Experience with instructional technology and Microsoft Office software.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working collaboratively across departments and with a diverse, multicultural population.
• Flexible schedule availability, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Join Miami Dade College and play a hands-on role in preparing tomorrow’s dental health professionals. Help us shape the future of healthcare education one lab at a time.

Miami Dade College is the largest, most diverse and highly regarded college in the nation. We operate eight campuses with over 6,000 employees who educate over 164,000 students from around the world. The College offers over 300 programs of study and several degree options, including vocational, associate, and baccalaureate degrees. With such a large organization, our employment needs are very diverse. From full-time professional faculty to part-time adjunct faculty and support staff, the people who comprise the MDC workforce are the innovators who help the College maintain our reputation as one of the most highly regarded colleges in the country.

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