Anatomy Prosector and Surgical Lab Workshop Coordinator

University of New England • Portland, ME

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About The Position

The Anatomy Prosector and Surgical Lab Workshop Coordinator supports faculty in the preparation and delivery of anatomical sciences at the graduate and postgraduate levels and assists in coordinating weekend workshops for Continuing Medical Education. About the University of New England UNE is Maine's largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state's top provider of health professionals and home to Maine's only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts. About the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE COM), Maine's only medical school, is located on the scenic southern coast of Maine, just 90 minutes north of Boston. UNE COM is dedicated to educating primary care physicians who serve both New England and the nation, and is the leading provider of physicians for the State of Maine. Our faculty and administration are deeply committed to delivering innovative, student-centered curricula that prepare future physicians to meet the evolving needs of healthcare.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a biomedical science discipline with anatomy laboratory experience, or a combination of education and experience that provides comparable knowledge and skills.
• Prior experience in anatomical dissection or instruction.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to assess situations, anticipate alternate outcomes, and prepare appropriate responses.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate self-motivation, and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Attention to detail and a careful approach to all tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of radiographic imaging is preferred.
• Knowledge of, or experience using, Adobe programs for image management is helpful.
• Experience maintaining scientific records suitable to support publications and patent applications.
• Experience in laboratory management, including but not limited to writing standard operating procedures, maintaining work schedules, ordering supplies, and managing inventories, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Anatomy Prosector for the Anatomy Program in the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM).
• Serve as Surgical Workshop Coordinator for Continuing Medical Education courses scheduled through the Anatomy section of the COM Biomedical Sciences Department (primarily weekend workshops).
• Participate in the delivery of the Anatomy for Musculoskeletal Medicine Residency Workshop at the University of New England and Maine Medical Center.
• Assist with maintaining the Anatomical Donor Program, including fresh tissue procurement and Thiel embalming.
• Perform prosection of anatomical specimens for the body donor laboratory, photographic documentation, and workshops.
• Attend weekly anatomy discipline planning meetings.
• Operate and maintain the C-arm fluoroscope for workshop and classroom activities.
• Attend anatomy laboratory class sessions for the Osteopathic Clinical Skills (OCS) course and weekly course meetings as assigned by the supervisor.
• Assist in the construction, delivery, photography, and grading of the OCS Donor Exam.
• Lead small groups of students in the dissection of anatomical specimens.
• Provide remediation support for medical students in the anatomical sciences as needed.
• Assist in research activities conducted in the anatomy laboratory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
• Up to 8% retirement plan match.
• Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
• UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.
• UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service.
• 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees