Anatomy Laboratory Manager - School of Medicine

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham Young University (BYU) seeks an Anatomy Laboratory Manager for the School of Medicine to lead, support, and optimize anatomy education and cadaver-donor activities. The role ensures safe, compliant operations, coordinates instructional technology, and collaborates with faculty to enhance the medical curriculum.

The position emphasizes instructional leadership, staff supervision, space scheduling, facility upkeep, and procurement to sustain a high-quality anatomy program within the new

Responsibilities

• Ensures that dissection, teaching, and laboratory-based assessments are aligned with learning objectives and coordinated with each of the organ system blocks under the direction of the Anatomy Thread Leader and Anatomy Laboratory Director.
• Participates in teaching activities, including dissection, prosection-based instruction, small-group sessions, simulation-based learning, and office hours.
• Oversees the development and quality of prosections and other instructional materials under the direction of the Anatomy Laboratory Director.
• Collaborates with faculty to support the creation and implementation of laboratory assessments, including quizzes, examinations, and practical sessions.
• Oversees the grading of anatomy laboratory assessments and enters student scores into the learning management system under the direction of the Anatomy Laboratory Director.
• Trains and supervises the anatomy laboratory staff (TA's, etc.) under the direction of the Anatomy Laboratory Director.

Job description

Why Work at BYU

At Brigham Young University (BYU), your work is an opportunity to contribute to a distinctive educational mission rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students.

As the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. We are devoted to our faith, our students, and the University's Mission : "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life."

Belonging Statement

United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values and embraces the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts across the BYU community. This richness strengthens our shared efforts to create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ.

Employment Requirements

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend to be hired and to remain in any position at BYU.

In hiring decisions, Brigham Young University lawfully gives strong preference to qualified, faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university, which are aligned with the principles and doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Equal Opportunity

Brigham Young University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.

**The last day to submit an application for this position is November 16, 2026, by 11:59pm MST. **

Anatomy Laboratory Manager - School of Medicine

The Anatomy Laboratory Manager coordinates work within the lab under the direction of the Anatomy Laboratory Director and Anatomy Thread Leader. This role ensures excellence in anatomy education, laboratory operations, safety, and stewardship of cadaveric body donors. This position manages various aspects of laboratory function, including instructional support, personnel, facilities, and regulatory compliance, while actively contributing to the medical curriculum through collaboration with faculty.

This position is critical to the success of the School of Medicine, a new organization within BYU. As the school continues to launch and grow, a successful candidate must demonstrate adaptability and a willingness to take on evolving responsibilities and assignments to support its effective implementation and ongoing operations.

What you'll do in this position:

Instruction & Academic Leadership

• Ensures that dissection, teaching, and laboratory-based assessments are aligned with learning objectives and coordinated with each of the organ system blocks under the direction of the Anatomy Thread Leader and Anatomy Laboratory Director.
• Participates in teaching activities, including dissection, prosection-based instruction, small-group sessions, simulation-based learning, and office hours.
• Oversees the development and quality of prosections and other instructional materials under the direction of the Anatomy Laboratory Director.
• Collaborates with faculty to support the creation and implementation of laboratory assessments, including quizzes, examinations, and practical sessions.
• Oversees the grading of anatomy laboratory assessments and enters student scores into the learning management system under the direction of the Anatomy Laboratory Director.
• Trains and supervises the anatomy laboratory staff (TA's, etc.) under the direction of the Anatomy Laboratory Director.

Administration & Operations

• Provides day-to-day leadership for anatomy laboratory operations.
• Schedules the anatomy laboratory space, staff, and faculty for all School of Medicine educational activities.
• Ensures efficient workflow and operational support for teaching, research, and cadaver-donor program activities.
• Manages laboratory facilities and their upkeep, including equipment, storage systems, ventilation, and instructional technology.
• Oversees procurement, inventory, and maintenance of consumables, dissection instruments, PPE, preservation chemicals, and teaching resources.
• Oversees the use and maintenance of audiovisual and instructional technology within the anatomy laboratory.
• Assists the Anatomy Laboratory Director