Contact Lens Assistant Intern

CONTACT LENS ASSISTANT

Division: KYCO              Department: Academic Affairs              Experience: Entry-level

Job Code: FWSKYCOCLASI                        Supervisor/Reports To: Renee Reeder

Start Date: 8/25/2026

Assist with maintaining contact lens inventory, processing student data, preparing supply kits, and supporting lab operations. Ideal for students interested in optometry or pre-optometry fields.

Responsibilities and Career Competencies:

1. Inventory supplies and create list for restock – CSD
2. Inventory contact lens fitting sets, scan for reorder, place orders as needed for lab – CSD
3. Maintain google document of student data and assist with processing for CL orders for the lab – CSD, T, CT
4. Create and maintain supply kits for use in lab – CSD, T
5. Check in lenses and label them – T, CSD
6. Keep track of lenses and supplies ordered – P, T, C
7. Assist with ancillary testing as needed – C, P, CSD, CTR
8. Clean, disinfect, inspect, verify and maintain contact lenses – CSD, T, CT
9. Sort and assign students to lanes for workshops and labs using excel or google sheets – T, CSD, CT
10. Interact with workshop/vendor organizer in preparation for special events – P, T, C, L

Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)

Preferred Skills: Word, Excel, Google sign-ups and sheets, attention to detail, willingness to learn new things.

Work Schedule: Wednesday: 9:00am - 12:00pm. Flexible to accommodate student schedule. Priority during open hours and special events.

Work Conditions: Normal office environment.

Physical Demands: Keyboarding, pulling up to 30 lbs, lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs.

Number of Positions: 2

Pay Rate: $9.75/hour

Location: HPE building 5th floor, KYCO office suite

To Apply: Complete required sections and upload your academic schedule (and practice schedule) along with your resume.

Application Notes: Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.