Anatomy Lab Technician/Dissector - TEMPORARY

NSU•Fort Lauderdale, FL

2d•$14•Onsite

About The Position

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is seeking an Anatomy Lab Technician/Dissector for a temporary position. This role involves the dissection of human cadavers for gross anatomy courses offered to medical, optometry, dental, and allied health students. NSU is a not-for-profit university known for academic excellence and innovation, offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. The university is committed to the health and welfare of its community and is a tobacco-free campus.

Requirements

Knowledge of anatomy
Knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures
Willing to review anatomy materials
Able to follow written/oral instructions
Appreciable hand eye coordination
Must be willing to safely operate and utilize dissection instruments, including sharp objects such as scalpels and power tools.
Must have good personal communication skills
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Passion for higher education and representing NSU with positivity and professionalism.
Maintains a positive, professional relationship with course directors, anatomy teaching faculty, and lab staff.
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Must be self-motivated, proactive, punctual and reliable.
May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties; ability to perform acute repetitive motions during shift.
May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies; manual dexterity with dissection instruments and power tools; must be able to use sharp scalpels, dissection instruments, and operate hand/electric saws.
Must be willing to safely operate and utilize dissection instruments, sharp objects such as scalpels and power tools.
Open-toed shoes, exposed ankles/feet/legs, makeup, contact lenses, food and drink are forbidden.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided by NSU and must be worn; this includes eye protection, gowns, gloves, and masks whenever dissecting.
May occasionally be required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Individually able to lift 50 pounds and team-lift bodies weighing up to 300 pounds.
Exposed to certain chemical related substances to care and maintain used in cadavers and lab equipment, the Human Anatomy Cadaver laboratory contains formaldehyde (formalin), bleach (50/50), Carosafe, and other chemical or cleaning solutions typically found in the environment of an anatomy lab.
Must have good personal communication skills and the ability to work without direct supervision.
Completion of College level Human Anatomy course with a B or higher.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a laboratory environment, anatomical dissection centered.

Responsibilities

Human cadaveric dissection to include regions as directed by College requirements.
Performs daily inspections of cadaveric specimens in the attempt to control mold, excessive drying and/or other detrimental environmental conditions.
Maintains lab and common areas, equipment and instruments in a clean, organized, and safe condition including daily and end of semester cleaning.
Performs general maintenance of gross dissection laboratory cadavers, skeletons, specimens, and equipment.
Observes safety precautions and wears appropriate personal protective equipment as required.
Follows all NSU policies and procedures for proper laboratory behavior, handling, storage, and use of cadavers.
Completes all mandatory training.
Performs other job duties as assigned or required.