Technical Aide

MSU - Michigan State University; Michigan; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking Prosection Assistants to provide essential support in the Gross Anatomy Laboratory. This temporary position involves following dissection protocols to prepare human cadavers for teaching purposes, as well as assisting with the care of anatomical specimens. Candidates should possess knowledge in human or comparative anatomy and have relevant experience in dissection. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the education of future medical professionals in a collaborative and impactful environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of college coursework in human or comparative anatomy required.
• 6 months to 1 year of related experience in prosection or dissection.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing prosections of human cadavers for teaching.
• Support the mortician with care of human cadavers and tissue specimens.

Skills

Technical Support

Computer Programming

Research Support

Anatomy Knowledge

Dissection Skills

Education

College Coursework in Human or Comparative Anatomy

Job description

Position Summary (Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides technical support. Responsibilities may include computer programming or operations; research support; medical patient care; technical equipment maintenance, repair, fabrication or operation; or other technical support functions.

Unit Position Summary

CHM Grand Rapids campus. Prosection Assistants follow dissection protocols provided by faculty of the Division of Human Anatomy to produce prosections of human cadavers for use as teaching specimens in the Gross Anatomy Laboratory. Prosection Assistants are also expected to assist the site staff mortician with duties related to care of human cadavers and/or tissue specimens.

Desired Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have completed college coursework in human or comparative anatomy and have six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible work in prosection and/or dissection of human anatomical specimens.

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.

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter, Resume

Work Hours

ON-CALL

Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to embalming fluid that contains formaldehyde, phenol, and other solvents.

Summary of Physical Demands

Sitting, standing, walking, lifting (<75lbs), fine motor manual labor.