Cadaver Lab Technician for Surgical Education

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 26,174 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine seeks a Surgical Education Laboratory Technician I to support cadaver‑based surgical education and simulation training programs.

The role covers setup, maintenance, and restoration of the surgical skills laboratory before, during, and after training events under the supervision of the Program Manager and Lead Education Coordinators. Responsibilities include preparing cadaver stations, organizing instruments, restocking

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a T1 Public Trust background check.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and staging cadaver laboratory stations.
• Moving and positioning cadaver specimens according to safety procedures.
• Setting up and organizing surgical instrument trays, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintaining laboratory readiness throughout training courses.
• Restocking consumables and supporting laboratory workflow.
• Assisting with laboratory cleanup, equipment decontamination, and course breakdown.
• Organizing inventory and preparing supplies/equipment for future training courses.
• Supporting compliance with laboratory safety, infection control, and biohazard procedures.

Skills

Lab equipment knowledge

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate’s Degree

Job description

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine seeks a Surgical Education Laboratory Technician I to support cadaver‑based surgical education and simulation training programs.

The role covers setup, maintenance, and restoration of the surgical skills laboratory before, during, and after training events under the supervision of the Program Manager and Lead Education Coordinators. Responsibilities include preparing cadaver stations, organizing instruments, restocking