Anatomy Laboratory Manager - School of Medicine

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Anatomy Laboratory Manager coordinates anatomy laboratory work under the direction of the Anatomy Laboratory Director and Anatomy Thread Leader. The role supports excellence in anatomy education, laboratory operations, safety, and stewardship of cadaveric body donors, managing instructional support, personnel, facilities, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with faculty on the medical curriculum. As the School of Medicine launches and grows, the manager must adapt to evolving responsibilities and assignments that support implementation and ongoing operations.

The position provides instructional and operational leadership, including participation in teaching, development and oversight of instructional materials and assessments, supervision of laboratory staff, laboratory scheduling, facilities and equipment management, procurement, and support for the cadaver-donor program. It also ensures compliance with safety regulations and institutional policies, trains laboratory users, maintains procedures and documentation, and supports the annual body donation memorial service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Anatomy, Human Biology, Zoology, Biological Sciences, or Physiology.
• At least 2 years of experience in anatomical education and dissection.
• Expertise in cadaveric dissection and anatomy laboratory instruction.
• Firm commitment to the mission of BYU and the School of Medicine.
• Alignment with and commitment to the mission, values, and spiritual aims of Brigham Young University and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Adaptability and willingness to take on evolving responsibilities and assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching medical students or residents in clinical or academic settings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure dissection, teaching, and laboratory-based assessments align with learning objectives and are coordinated with organ system blocks under the direction of the Anatomy Thread Leader and Anatomy Laboratory Director.
• Participate in teaching activities, including dissection, prosection-based instruction, small-group sessions, simulation-based learning, and office hours.
• Oversee the development and quality of prosections and other instructional materials under the direction of the Anatomy Laboratory Director.
• Collaborate with faculty on the creation and implementation of laboratory quizzes, examinations, and practical sessions.
• Oversee grading of anatomy laboratory assessments and enter student scores into the learning management system under the direction of the Anatomy Laboratory Director.
• Train and supervise anatomy laboratory staff, including teaching assistants, under the direction of the Anatomy Laboratory Director.
• Provide day-to-day leadership for anatomy laboratory operations.
• Schedule laboratory space, staff, and faculty for School of Medicine educational activities.
• Ensure efficient workflow and operational support for teaching, research, and cadaver-donor program activities.
• Manage laboratory facilities and upkeep, including equipment, storage systems, ventilation, and instructional technology.
• Oversee procurement, inventory, and maintenance of consumables, dissection instruments, PPE, preservation chemicals, and teaching resources.
• Oversee use and maintenance of audiovisual and instructional technology in the anatomy laboratory.
• Assist the Anatomy Laboratory Director with cadaver-donor program operations, including tracking, chain-of-custody documentation, regulatory compliance, and oversight of donor delivery, storage, placement, and preparation.
• Ensure respectful, ethical, and appropriate use of cadaveric donors in instructional activities.
• Prepare the wetting solution used to maintain cadaver-donors.
• Support the annual body donation memorial service under the direction of the Anatomy Thread Leader and Anatomy Laboratory Director.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, chemical hygiene standards, hazardous waste protocols, and institutional safety policies.
• Implement and maintain standard operating procedures, safety guidelines, and emergency response plans under the direction of the Anatomy Laboratory Director.
• Collaborate with Environmental Health & Safety and Risk Management offices on institutional safety initiatives.
• Train faculty, staff, and students in safe anatomical laboratory practices and proper PPE use under the direction of the Anatomy Laboratory Director.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintain documentation for internal audits and external regulatory reviews.
• Maintain respect, confidentiality, and professionalism in cadaver-donor-related activities.
• Adapt to evolving responsibilities and assignments as the School of Medicine launches and grows.

Benefits

• BYU automatically contributes 8% to the 401(k) at no cost to the employee; if the employee contributes 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (rehire eligibility may differ).
• 13 paid holidays, 22 days of paid vacation, and 12 sick days accrued annually.
• Employee assistance program available to the employee and household members.
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members.
• Access to athletic facilities.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Paid parental and maternity leave.
• Wellness program.
• Free on-campus parking.
• Free UTA passes for the employee, spouse, and qualified dependents.
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many BYU events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level