Anatomy Lab Specialist II, Anatomy & Neurobiology

Boston University • Boston, MA

8d • $62,600 - $64,000

About The Position

The Laboratory Specialist provides specialized technical and anatomical support for Human Gross Anatomy laboratory courses administered by the Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. The position serves medical, dental, and graduate programs and performs human donor dissections, prepares prosections, coordinates laboratory preparation and technical resources, and supports laboratory readiness across courses that use human whole-body donors and anatomical specimens.

The role applies specialized knowledge of human gross anatomy and whole-body dissection experience to prepare anatomical specimens and support technical and anatomical needs in the laboratory. Working closely with course faculty and the Laboratory Manager, the Laboratory Specialist communicates about donor and specimen readiness and assists teaching assistants and teaching fellows with anatomical identification and specimen preparation. The position reports directly to the department chair, while the department's co-vice chairs of education and course directors provide day-to-day guidance on course and laboratory needs.

The position requires sound judgment, strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple laboratory and course needs and adapt to changing schedules and requirements. Consistent adherence to high professional and ethical standards is essential, including respect for human donors and donor confidentiality.

Requirements

• A master's degree in an anatomical-sciences-related field.
• Training in human gross anatomy.
• Experience and proficiency in human whole-body dissection.
• Sound judgment, strong organizational and communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple laboratory and course needs and adapt to changing schedules and requirements.
• Adherence to high professional and ethical standards, including respect for human donors and donor confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized technical and anatomical support for Human Gross Anatomy laboratory courses.
• Perform human donor dissections and prepare prosections.
• Coordinate laboratory preparation and technical resources.
• Support laboratory readiness across courses that use human whole-body donors and anatomical specimens.
• Communicate with course faculty and the Laboratory Manager regarding donors and specimen readiness.
• Assist teaching assistants and teaching fellows with anatomical identification and specimen preparation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time