WAE- Cadaver Lab Assistant

Louisiana State University; Greendale (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Tuition exemption for qualified staff

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Cadaver Lab Assistant to support the Rathbone Human Anatomy and Cadaver Lab under the College of Human Sciences and Education. The role entails assisting with cadaver tissue preparation, dissection work, and routine lab sanitation in a fixed-term position.

The candidate will follow lab regulations for biohazard waste, participate in cleaning, and may perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent experience as allowed by LSU policies.
• Degree substitution permitted per LSU values; related experience may substitute for degree.
• Candidates with relevant experience may apply even without a degree if they meet the required years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and maintenance of cadaver tissues for instructional purposes.
• Perform additional dissection work as directed.
• Participate in scheduled lab cleaning and sanitization.
• Properly handle and dispose bio-hazardous waste according to lab regulation.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must pass mandatory background check and drug screening.

Skills

Cadaver lab assistance

Dissection tasks

Laboratory sanitation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Degree substitution allowed

Job description

Job Details

Job Posting Title: WAE- Cadaver Lab Assistant

Position Type: Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)

Department: LSUAM HSE - KIN - Cadaver Lab (Melissa D Thompson (00057676))

Work Location: 1250 H.P. Long Field House

Pay Grade: Temporary

Job Summary

College of Human Sciences and Education School of Kinesiology Cadaver Lab Assistant Will provide support and assistance related to the functions of the Rathbone Human Anatomy and Cadaver Lab.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of cadaver tissues for instructional purposes
• Perform additional dissection work as directed
• Participate in scheduled lab cleaning and sanitization
• Properly handle and dispose bio-hazardous waste according to lab regulation
• Other duties as assigned
• Must pass mandatory background check and drug screening

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Degree substitute- LSU Values skills, experience, and expertise.
• Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply- a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Benefits

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement options
• Various leave options
• Paid holidays
• Wellness benefits
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• and more!

Additional Information

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance.

Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

Essential Position (Y/N): LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting Dates

Posting Date: August 14, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): December 14, 2026