Anatomy Laboratory Manager - School of Medicine

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

1d • $75,000 - $97,000

About The Position

The Anatomy Laboratory Manager coordinates work within the lab 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. It manages instructional support, personnel, facilities, and regulatory compliance, and contributes to the medical curriculum in collaboration with faculty.

This position is critical to the success of BYU’s new School of Medicine. As the school launches and grows, the successful candidate must be adaptable and willing to take on evolving responsibilities and assignments that support effective implementation and ongoing operations.

Requirements

• Firm commitment to the mission of BYU and the School of Medicine.
• 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.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and spiritual aims of Brigham Young University and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Expertise in cadaveric dissection and anatomy laboratory instruction.

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 each organ system block.
• Participate in teaching, 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.
• Collaborate with faculty on the creation and implementation of laboratory assessments, including quizzes, examinations, and practical sessions.
• Oversee grading of anatomy laboratory assessments and enter student scores into the learning management system.
• Train and supervise anatomy laboratory staff, including teaching assistants.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintain documentation for internal audits and external regulatory reviews.
• Uphold respect, confidentiality, and professionalism in cadaver-donor-related activities.

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%. Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans.
• 13 paid holidays, 22 days of paid vacation, and 12 sick days accrued annually.
• Employee assistance program available to the employee and all 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