UNIV - Anatomy Laboratory Assistant - COM : Regenerative Medicine

musc; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston is seeking an Anatomy Laboratory Assistant to support the main anatomy laboratory and the Bioskills laboratory, with a typical commitment of 5 to 10 hours per week. Key duties include cleaning, waste disposal per OSHA, floor care, organizing supplies, assisting neuroanatomy faculty, and helping with workshops.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and one year lab experience; a related bachelor's degree may substitute; physical

Qualifications

• High school diploma and at least one year in a clinical or research laboratory setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related science may substitute for the required work experience.
• Physical requirements to perform lab tasks and lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Wash, dry and clean laboratory items (trays, stools, instruments).
• Empty and dispose of lab biohazard trash per OSHA regulations.
• Sweep and mop laboratory floors as needed.
• Assemble eye protection gear.
• Assist neuroanatomy faculty with brain labs.
• Order, shelve, and organize lab resources (gowns, gloves, etc.).
• Assist with workshops on weekdays and occasional Saturdays.
• Assist in dissecting prosections for anatomy classes.
• Check eye wash and emergency showers weekly.
• Track lab supplies inventory and re-order as needed.

Skills

Laboratory maintenance

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in related science may substitute

Job description

Job Description Summary

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
• Work Shift

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)

Physical Requirements

• 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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