Anatomical Laboratory Assistant (Temporary)

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor is seeking a Temporary Anatomical Laboratory Assistant to support the anatomical laboratories during the absence of the Anatomical Preparator. You will assist with donor handling, lab setup, and day-to-day operations.

This role emphasizes safety, dignity, and professional conduct when working with anatomical donors. Typical hours are mornings, with modest weekly hours, and you will collaborate with Donations staff, coordinators, and faculty

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Professionalism, discretion, and respect when handling anatomical donors required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance and care of anatomical donors used in educational programs.
• Safely move donor tables and anatomical donors within the laboratory and facilities.
• Assist with lab setup, maintenance, and breakdown for anatomy teaching activities.
• Clean and maintain laboratory floors and work areas.
• Support routine lab organization and operations to maintain a safe, clean teaching environment.
• Follow procedures related to donor dignity, safety, infection control, and lab operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Professionalism and discretion

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Independent & collaborative work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Anatomical Laboratory Assistant (Temporary)

The Temporary Anatomical Laboratory Assistant will provide essential operational support for the anatomical laboratories during the temporary absence of our Anatomical Preparator.

This position will assist with the safe, respectful, and appropriate maintenance and movement of anatomical donors and will support the day-to-day operation and upkeep of the teaching laboratories. The Temporary Anatomical Laboratory Assistant will work closely with Anatomical Donations staff, program coordinators, and faculty.

Responsibilities*

• Assisting with the maintenance and care of anatomical donors used in educational programs.
• Safely moving donor tables and anatomical donors within the laboratory and associated facilities.
• Assisting program coordinators with laboratory setup, maintenance, and breakdown for anatomy teaching activities.
• Cleaning and maintaining laboratory floors and work areas.
• Assisting with routine laboratory organization and other operational tasks necessary to maintain a safe, clean, and functional anatomical teaching environment.
• Following established procedures related to donor dignity, occupational safety, infection control, and laboratory operations.

Required Qualifications*

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and respect when working with anatomical donors.
• Ability to work approximately 15 hours per week, during weekday morning hours between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely push, pull, and maneuver donor tables and equipment weighing up to approximately 250 pounds, with appropriate assistance and equipment when needed.

Desired Qualifications*

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements related to anatomical donation and the handling of human remains.
• Funeral Director license or previous experience in funeral service, mortuary science, anatomical donation, or a related field.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Work Schedule

7:00 - 11:00 am, Monday through Thursday

15-20 hours per week

Work Locations

Medical School, Ann Arbor Michigan. Med Sci II

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Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

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The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.