32 maintenance technician jobs found

Summary The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the overall maintenance and repair of the facilities on Midwestern University Glendale Campus.  This individual provides general assistance to all other departments/sections as needed.  This position will report to the Lead Building Technician. The hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 3:00pm to 11:30pm. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Installs, maintains and repairs minor plumbing, electrical and structural systems campus-wide. Events and classroom setups such as setting up tables/chairs and opening/closing moveable walls. General maintenance of campus facilities to include: interior and exterior painting work. repair of interior/exterior floors and walls. Installs and removes outdoor signs, parking signs, traffic control barriers and overhead banners as required. Moves furniture, filing cabinets and desks, etc. Operates pick-up trucks. Operates and maintain power and hand...

Summary The Maintenance Supervisor oversees the general maintenance teams in Campus Facilities. The supervisor’s primary responsibility is to provide leadership and oversight for all facility maintenance programs necessary to support Midwestern University’s academic and clinic campuses in Downers Grove, IL. This position provides management and direction to the group leads, senior positions, and entry-level employees comprising the Campus Facilities maintenance division. This is a working supervisory position that provides hands-on support and participates in physical maintenance work alongside the team as needed. The supervisor position reports to the Director of Campus Facilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leadership Demonstrates strong leadership competencies and leads by example. Consistently promotes the image of the department as a service-oriented organization. Demonstrates a strong ability to manage multiple teams of diverse disciplines,...

Summary The Veterinary Technician Assistant – Rehabilitation supports the Rehabilitation Service within the Companion Animal Clinic (CAC) by providing patient care assistance, treatment preparation, facility support, client service, and rehabilitation therapy assistance. This position works closely with rehabilitation veterinarians, veterinary technicians, students, and clients to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate patient care. The Veterinary Technician Assistant – Rehabilitation assists with therapeutic exercises, patient mobility support, rehabilitation modalities, equipment and facility maintenance, and client education. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong animal handling skills, attention to detail, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to patient welfare and education within a veterinary teaching hospital environment. Veterinary Technician Assistants are placed into a Level I or Level II role based on demonstrated competency, experience,...

Summary: The Microbiology Technician at the Animal Health Institute (AHI) is responsible for the day-to-day operations in the microbiology laboratory, located in the Companion Animal Clinic (CAC). This job will require close attention to detail, excellent technical, communication, and interpersonal skills, familiarity with laboratory health and safety standards and protocols, an ability to work independently, and a willingness to be flexible and adaptable to organizational growth and change. This position reports to the Manager of Diagnostic Pathology Center.  Core Responsibilities (All Levels) Accessioning of clinical specimens submitted to the Microbiology Laboratory for diagnostic work up. Process a variety of clinical specimens for primary isolation and identification of bacterial and fungal pathogens.  Use diagnostic equipment and molecular methods, such as the Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS),...

Summary The Clinical Pathology Technician at the Animal Health Institute (AHI) is responsible for the day-to-day operations in the clinical pathology laboratory space, located in the Companion Animal Clinic (CAC). Activities will include collaboration with the veterinary laboratory team and maintaining and using standard diagnostic equipment to analyze clinical samples. This job will require close attention to detail and awareness of precision instrumentation, excellent technical, communication, and interpersonal skills, familiarity with laboratory health and safety standards and protocols, an ability to work independently, and a willingness to be flexible and adaptable to organizational growth and change.  This position reports to the Manager of Diagnostic Pathology Center. This position is structured across three levels, reflecting increasing levels of technical expertise, independence, problem-solving, leadership, and operational responsibility. Core Responsibilities...

Summary: The Department of Physiology at Midwestern University, Downers Grove is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and scientifically curious Research Assistant to provide research support for faculty members in the Department of Physiology. The Research Assistant is expected to assist in the: design and execution of animal, cellular, and human based research projects; data collection and analysis; and preparation of figures for manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications. The candidate should have experience working with laboratory mice. This position will report to the Chair of the Department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain transgenic mouse colonies under faculty supervision: Mice breeding, handling, ear tagging, drug delivery via intraperitoneal, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injections, genotyping (obtain tail snips and perform PCR analyses), and accurate maintenance of colony records. Cell culture maintenance under faculty supervision:...

Summary The Senior Administrative Assistant provides general administrative and office support for the Department of Dental Medicine.  The position reports to the Assistant to the Dean of the College of Dental Medicine. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide administrative support to the Assistant to the Dean, Associate Dean of Preclinical Education, Preclinical Program Directors, Full-time faculty, Part-time faculty, Dispensary staff, and Students of the College of Dental Medicine, including: New hire instruction in network, electronic file use, etc. Submit IT/Maintenance help request Answer telephones and direct messages appropriately Respond to emails and distribute mail Arrange meetings and schedule room use Prepare meeting minutes and distribute materials Create and maintain an updated and accurate calendar of events, activities, rotations, and meetings as outlined in student quarterly and annual calendars. Act as point of contact for...

Summary The Campus Facilities Painter performs skilled painting work on interior and exterior elements of the beautiful Midwestern University campuses.  This individual will report to the Manager of Maintenance and Engineering.  The hours of this position will be Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 11:30pm. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Read and/or interpret blueprints, sketches, instructions or layouts to understand work to be done. Performs skilled painting work in the preparation, patching, finishing, and maintaining of all building structures, walls, woodwork, furniture, and equipment by inspecting the worksite to determine the materials, equipment, tools, and method to be used. Prepares surfaces for painting using sandpaper, power sanders, steel wool, wire brushes, paint removers, filling nail holes, cracks, or joints with putty, plaster, or other fillers, applying paints, stains, varnishes, enamel, or lacquer using paint brushes, rollers, and/or...

Summary: The Administrative Coordinator provides administrative support to the Chair, Vice Chairs, and the faculty members in the Department of Pharmacy Practice. This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Department Support: (30%) Greet students and guests in the office suite. Schedule meetings for Chair, Vice Chairs, and faculty. Serve as the Department liaison with university support units. Schedule faculty performance evaluation meetings with the Chair. Provide administrative support to assigned College and Department committees. Facilitate meeting scheduling with outside partners and coordinate site partner faculty evaluations. Assist with planning and staffing of College and Department special events. Schedule Department meetings and serve on the Department Retreat Planning Committee. Assist with resident recruitment, interview scheduling, and onboarding. Administrative...

Summary Midwestern University – Glendale campus invites applications for a Research Assistant position in the Department of Physiology within the College of Graduate Studies. This position supports a grant-funded research program in reproductive physiology and toxicology focused on the effects of environmental chemicals on reproductive function. This is a full-time, grant-funded position, and continued employment is contingent upon ongoing grant support. The work schedule may vary between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday The Research Assistant will play a central role in in vivo mouse-based research, with primary responsibility for the management and experimental use of mouse models. This includes maintaining and overseeing mouse colonies, coordinating breeding strategies, performing animal handling and sample collection, and ensuring compliance with all animal care and use protocols. In addition to animal work, the Research Assistant will provide technical...

Summary The Practice Assistant in the College of Dental Medicine – Arizona (CDMA) provides assistance to the dentist and student dentist when it relates to examining and treating patients. The Practice Assistant in the Dental Institute is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the CDMA’s clinics, including the coordination of materials, equipment and supplies, answering patient phone calls, scheduling patient appointments, and retrieving and relaying patient phone messages to students and faculty. Incumbents in this position work in multiple areas within the CDMA’s clinics on a rotational and/or specific assignment-based system. The Practice Assistant in the Dental Institute reports directly to the Practice Assistant Supervisor and must be able to adapt to work schedule changes based on the hours of the clinic. Essential Job Functions Professionalism & Collegiality Model and ensure professional and collegial behavior. Maintain a positive working...

Summary The Practice Assistant in the College of Dental Medicine – Illinois (CDMI) assists the dentist and student dentist with examining and treating patients. The Practice Assistant in the Dental Institute is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the CDMI’s clinics, including coordinating materials, equipment, and supplies; answering patient phone calls; scheduling patient appointments; and retrieving and relaying patient phone messages to students and faculty. Incumbents in this position work in multiple areas within the CDMI’s clinics on a rotational and/or specific assignment-based system. The Practice Assistant in the Dental Institute reports directly to the Practice Assistant Supervisor and must be able to adapt to work schedule changes based on the hours of the clinic. Essential Job Functions   Professionalism & Collegiality Model and ensure professional and collegial behavior Maintain a positive working environment Provide an environment of...

Summary The Senior Administrative Assistant reports directly to the Associate Dean, Preclinical Education and is responsible for providing clerical, administrative, and project support to the Office of the Associate Dean, Preclinical Education for the College of Dental Medicine-Illinois (CDMI). The incumbent maintains a current knowledge of CDMI’s policies, processes, and procedures to ensure efficiency in the Program. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Greets and screens incoming visitors in a professional manner, managing the needs of the visitor and, where indicated, promptly notifying the appropriate person of their arrival. Efficiently and accurately coordinates, updates, and maintains calendar of events, schedules, appointments, and meetings for the faculty and the students’ quarterly and annual activities, rotations, and assignment calendars as required. Prepares a variety of technical, statistical, financial, and narrative reports, letters, memoranda, and...

The Dental Lab Coordinator is a full-time staff position at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Glendale, Arizona. Reporting to the Dental Laboratory Manager, this position serves as the laboratory’s primary hands-on resource for modern digital dental laboratory workflows while maintaining competency in traditional laboratory techniques. The Dental Laboratory Coordinator supports the daily execution, troubleshooting, quality control, and continuous improvement of fixed, removable, implant, and appliance workflows using modern digital and conventional lab systems.  The position works closely with the Laboratory Manager and ITS team, faculty, staff, students, external laboratories, and vendors to implement approved technologies and maintain efficient, reliable, and educationally sound laboratory operations.  This position will report to the Dental Laboratory Manager. This role involves working across various educational and clinical settings. Occasional travel may...

Summary The Practice Assistant in the College of Dental Medicine – Illinois (CDMI) assists the dentist and student dentist with examining and treating patients. The Practice Assistant in the Dental Institute is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the CDMI’s clinics, including coordinating materials, equipment, and supplies; answering patient phone calls; scheduling patient appointments; and retrieving and relaying patient phone messages to students and faculty. Incumbents in this position work in multiple areas within the CDMI’s clinics on a rotational and/or specific assignment-based system. The Practice Assistant in the Dental Institute reports directly to the Practice Assistant Supervisor and must be able to adapt to work schedule changes based on the hours of the clinic. Essential Job Functions   Professionalism & Collegiality Model and ensure professional and collegial behavior Maintain a positive working environment Provide an environment of...

Summary The Practice Assistant in the College of Dental Medicine – Illinois (CDMI) assists the dentist and student dentist with examining and treating patients. The Practice Assistant in the Dental Institute is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the CDMI’s clinics, including coordinating materials, equipment, and supplies; answering patient phone calls; scheduling patient appointments; and retrieving and relaying patient phone messages to students and faculty. Incumbents in this position work in multiple areas within the CDMI’s clinics on a rotational and/or specific assignment-based system. The Practice Assistant in the Dental Institute reports directly to the Practice Assistant Supervisor and must be able to adapt to work schedule changes based on the hours of the clinic. Essential Job Functions   Professionalism & Collegiality Model and ensure professional and collegial behavior Maintain a positive working environment Provide an environment of...

Summary The Practice Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the College of Dental Medicine - Illinois Simulation Clinic, including the management and taking inventory of materials, equipment, and supplies. The Practice Assistant works in multiple areas within the College of Dental Medicine - Illinois Simulation Clinic. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Pre-Clinical Studies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Professionalism & Collegiality Model and ensure professional and collegial behavior among Student Doctors, Faculty Members, and Staff. Maintain a positive working environment. Provide an environment of high-quality, open and respectful communications. Equipment, Instrument, and Consumable Supplies Participate in the cycle of equipment, delivery units, manikins, instruments, and supplies. Prepare and deliver instruments and material carts. Check out equipment, instruments, and supplies. Check...