Professional Aide

Michigan State University; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Michigan State University seeks an Anatomy Lab Monitor for temporary/on-call support in the Anatomy Laboratory. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, secure, and respectful environment during open lab hours and ensuring compliance with donor respect guidelines and lab policies.

Ideal candidates are dependable, with strong communication skills, and able to enforce policies professionally while remaining attentive during quiet periods and handling unexpected situations calmly.

Qualifications

• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable enforcing policies in a professional manner.
• Ability to remain attentive during periods of low activity.
• Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to unexpected situations.
• Previous anatomy laboratory experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, secure, and respectful environment in the anatomy laboratory during open lab hours.
• Enforce laboratory policies and donor respect guidelines.
• Support student access and ensure that all individuals adhere to professional standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Wear appropriate attire and follow laboratory safety policies.

Skills

Dependable

Communication

Policy enforcement

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Lab experience

Job description

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

The Anatomy Lab Monitor serves an important role in supporting anatomy education by maintaining a safe, secure, and respectful environment within the anatomy laboratory during open lab hours. Monitors are responsible for helping enforce laboratory policies, supporting student access, and ensuring that all individuals in the laboratory adhere to professional standards and donor respect guidelines. This position is based in the anatomy laboratory and requires adherence to laboratory safety policies, including wearing appropriate attire and maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times. The laboratory is maintained at a cooler temperature than most indoor spaces, and closed-toe shoes are required. The ideal lab monitor is professional, responsible, and committed to supporting a positive learning environment while ensuring the safety, security, and integrity of the anatomy laboratory.

Desired Qualifications

• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Comfortable enforcing policies in a professional manner.


• Ability to remain attentive during periods of low activity.


• Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to unexpected situations.


• Previous anatomy laboratory experience preferred but not required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

ON-CALL

Summary of Health Risks

Limited chemical exposure.