Laboratory Assistant for Gross Anatomy Dissection, part-time

The Community Solution Education System; Oregon; On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

University of Western States is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant for Gross Anatomy Dissection to support cadaveric dissection in the on-campus anatomy lab in Oregon. The position requires up to 18 hours per week, with duties in preparing prosected cadavers and assisting in lab sessions.

Responsibilities include assisting with dissections, setting up labs, and performing other tasks as directed by instructors and leadership.

Qualifications

• Cadaveric dissection experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited health care program with cadaveric dissection or degree in clinical anatomy.
• Prior cadaveric dissection experience beyond student lab may be preferred but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead instructor in dissecting cadavers for prosected instruction (80%).
• Assist with setting up gross anatomy instructional lab sessions (10%).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the gross anatomy instructors, team lead, dean and/or associate dean (10%).

Skills

Cadaveric dissection experience

Independent work

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Graduate of an accredited health care program with cadaveric dissection

Job description

Job Description:

1. GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION

Position Name: Laboratory Assistant for Gross Anatomy Dissection

Classification: Part-Time, Non-Benefitted

FTE: Less than half time

Work Hours: Up to 18 hours per week; varies each term depending on instructional needs. This position will be on campus in the anatomy lab.

Department/Division: Basic Science/College of Chiropractic

Supervisor: Associate Dean, College of Chiropractic

2. POSITION SUMMARY

Teaching assistants (TAs), including laboratory assistants, in the basic science anatomy lab assist faculty and provide cadaveric dissection support. TAs engage in the detailed preparation of human cadavers and maintenance of prosected cadavers for use in gross anatomy instruction. Dissection will be required in the following regions: head and neck; back and extremities; and thorax, abdomen, and pelvis.

3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the lead instructor in dissecting cadavers for prosected instruction. (80%)
• Assist with setting up gross anatomy instructional lab sessions. (10%)
• Perform other duties as assigned by the gross anatomy instructors, team lead, dean and/or associate dean. (10%)

4. UWS CORE VALUES AND ASSOCIATED COMPETENCIES

The following Core Values are integral to working at UWS. All employees, regardless of their position within the university, are expected uphold the Core Values and demonstrate associated competencies.

Best Practices: We maintain high standards by using and integrating evidence across multiple disciplines.

Curiosity: We are innovative, open minded, and forward thinking.

Inclusiveness: We are respectful, mindful, and welcoming of different ways of being, thinking, and doing.

Professionalism: We are responsible, respectful, and accountable.

Student-Focus: We work for the common good of students’ academic and professional success.

Whole-Person Health: We promote physical, mental and emotional wellness in all facets of the UWS experience.

5. POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education & Training:

• Prior cadaveric dissection experience.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited health care program where cadaveric dissection was utilized or have a degree in clinical anatomy.
• Prior cadaveric dissection experience aside from participation as a student in an anatomy lab course and an advanced degree in clinical anatomy preferred but not required.

Experience:

• Practical experience in a gross anatomy lab.

Related Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

6. APPLICATION, SCREENING AND HIIRING PROCESS

University of Western States conducts background checks for the finalist or finalists of staff and faculty positions. The type of background check will vary by position type.

Upon hire, UWS requires a set of official transcripts for the highest degree currently held. This is for accreditation purposes and must be received within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment.

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity is budgeted at $27.00 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement.

University of Western States is an Equal Opportunity Employer.