UNIV - Anatomy Laboratory Assistant - COM : Regenerative Medicine

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an Anatomy Laboratory Assistant to support the main anatomy and Bioskills laboratories. The role involves routine lab maintenance and assisting in brain labs, with an average commitment of 5–10 hours per week.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and relevant lab experience; a related bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience. Flexible scheduling includes occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; one year work experience in a clinical or lab setting preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a related science may substitute for required experience.
• Physical requirements include ability to lift up to 30 lbs and work in a lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Wash, dry, and clean lab items.
• Empty and dispose of biohazard waste per OSHA regulations.
• Sweep and mop laboratory floors as needed.
• Assemble eye protection.
• Assist neuroanatomy faculty in brain labs.
• Order, shelve and organize lab resources (gowns, gloves, shoe covers).
• Assist in workshops (weekdays, sometimes Saturdays).
• Assist in dissecting prosections for anatomy classes; dissections skills preferred.
• Check eye wash and emergency showers weekly.
• Maintain inventory and reorder lab supplies.

Skills

Laboratory maintenance

Willingness to lifting

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline

Job description

The anatomy laboratory assistant will primarily help the lab supervisor with the maintenance and operations of the main anatomy laboratory as well as the Bioskills laboratory. The time commitment will be an average of 5 hours to up to 10 hours per week, depending on the activity level in the two anatomy labs.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Temporary

Cost Center

CC001060 COM REG MED Administration CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-GEN06

Pay Range

37,944.00 - 49,266.00 - 60,690.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

15

Job Description

• 20% - Washing/drying/cleaning of laboratory items (trays, stools, instruments, etc.)


• 15%- Emptying all lab biohazard trashcans and dispose of the trash per OSHA regulations


• 15%- Sweeping and mopping the laboratory floor as needed


• 10%- Assembling eye protections


• 10%- Work with neuroanatomy faculty to assist in brain labs


• 10%- Ordering, shelving, and organizing the lab resources (gowns, gloves, shoe covers, etc.)


• 5%- Helping occasionally with workshops (mostly on weekdays but sometimes on Saturdays)


• 5%- Assist in dissecting prosections for anatomy classes (dissections skills preferred)


• 5% - Checking the eye wash and emergency showers on a weekly basis


• 5% - Keeping track of lab supplies inventory and re-ordering when necessary

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and one year work experience in a clinical or research laboratory setting, in a health care setting or in a general maintenance or machine shop environment. A bachlor's degree in a related scientific discipline may be substituted for the required work experience. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 30 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 30 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 50 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift and carry objects up to 30 lbs. a distance of five (5) floors and to outlying buildings. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Ability to work alone in isolated areas, such as darkrooms. (Frequent) Additional New Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts as required. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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