State Anatomical Board Lab Professional

University of Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora is seeking Anatomy Lab & Curriculum Support Professionals (Entry Level) and Curriculum Support & Embalmer (Senior Level) to provide essential academic and administrative support. Responsibilities include performing dissections, managing teaching materials, and maintaining lab operations.

Entry-level positions require a Bachelor’s degree, while the Senior level demands more experience in dissection labs. Attractive hourly pay ranges from $25 to $35. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills to manage work assignments effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential for collaboration.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human anatomy required for cadaver work.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross dissection on human cadavers and comply with preservation guidelines.
• Organize and maintain teaching materials for anatomy labs.
• Clean and reset dissection areas between courses.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of human anatomy

Experience in human cadaver dissection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biomedical or related field

Master’s degree in Anatomy

Associate’s degree in Mortuary Science

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Department of Cell & Developmental Biology – Anatomy Laboratory

Job Title: Anatomy Lab & Curriculum Support Professional (Entry Level) or Curriculum Support & Embalmer (Senior Level)

Position #00821241 – Requisition #33169

Job Summary

The part‑time, on‑call Anatomy Lab & Curriculum Support Professionals will provide professional academic, operational, and administrative support to the Human Gross Anatomy Laboratory and the State Anatomical Board in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology. They will secure appropriate teaching materials for multiple courses offered by the CU School of Medicine and the School of Dental Medicine, perform comprehensive anatomic gross dissections and donor care to ensure preservation of necessary anatomic materials. Additional responsibilities may include routine custodial services, plastination and skeletonization, maintaining and repairing educational collections, lab turnovers between courses, and administrative tasks related to the State Anatomical Board donor program. This position requires adherence to Anatomy Laboratory rules and regulations set by the Anatomy Lab Manager. Some personnel may also act as an Embalmer and be responsible for embalming cadavers.

Key Responsibilities

• Gross Dissection for Gross Anatomy Curriculum – 90%:
  • Independently perform gross dissection on embalmed and/or fresh tissue human cadavers, including the dissection of specific regions, structures, and relationships.
  • Analyze dissection and course guides to navigate the dissection process, ensuring program goals and curriculum requirements are met.
  • Provide donor care and protect cadavers during courses (proper wrapping and wetting, addressing preservation issues).
• Academic Support & Teaching Collections – 5%:
  • Collect, organize, inventory, and store embalmed organs, plastinated organs, bones, skulls, and other teaching resources.
  • Assist with learning activities, including demonstrations and trainings conducted by Course Directors, Program Directors, Residents, Staff, and Administrators.
• Anatomy Lab Turnovers & Cleaning – 5%:
  • Reset dissection labs between courses as requested.
  • Maintain cleanliness of dissection areas.
• Embalmer (Senior Level):
  • Preserve (embalm) human cadavers donated to the State Anatomical Board of Colorado (SAB) for anatomical studies following SAB embalming protocol.
  • Place cadavers in body bags, transfer to the SAB cooler, and maintain documentation on embalming donors.

Work Location

Onsite – Aurora, Colorado.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Entry Level:
  • Bachelor’s degree in biomedical or related field from an accredited institution.
  • Substitution: A combination of education and/or relevant technical experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
  • Experience working in a human gross anatomy dissection lab.
• Senior Level:
  • Bachelor’s degree in biomedical or related field from an accredited institution.
  • Substitution: A combination of education and/or relevant technical experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
  • Two or more years of experience working in a human gross anatomy dissection lab or in the funeral home industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• All Levels:
  • Master’s degree in Anatomy from an accredited institution.
  • Experience working in a medical education environment.
  • Successful completion of a master’s level human gross anatomy dissection course, or equivalent professional experience.
• Embalmer Level:
  • Associate’s degree in Mortuary Science.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and organize work assignments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human anatomy.
• Demonstrated experience in human cadaver dissection.

Condition of Employment

• Willingly and able to frequently wash hands, as biohazardous materials may be present.
• Acceptable to sit and stand for long periods, frequently walk, and bend/stoop, and execute repetitive motions.
• Capable of lifting, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Embology personnel may work in an environment that may expose one to fumes, chemicals, liquid nitrogen, extreme cold, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.

Anticipated Pay Range

• Entry Level: $25.00/hour
• Senior Level: $35.00/hour

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, holidays and more.