Graduate Assistant for Human Anatomy School of Behavioral and Health Sciences

WALSH UNIVERSITY•North Canton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Walsh University is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support the Human Anatomy area within the School of Behavioral & Health Sciences. The Graduate Assistant works closely with the Director of Human Anatomy and supports the School, specifically its Human Anatomy area. This is a 10-hour-per-week position available only to full-time Walsh University graduate students. The role supports anatomy laboratory teaching and operations. Duties include maintaining the lab and its equipment, preparing teaching specimens through dissection, caring for human anatomical specimens, handling and disposing of chemicals in accordance with applicable policies and laws, and maintaining lab safety, security, cleanliness, and organization. The Graduate Assistant also maintains routine records, responds to inquiries about laboratory procedures and policies, and supports faculty, staff, and students involved in educational programs in the anatomy lab. The position requires respect for anatomical donors, preservation of donor dignity and anonymity, confidentiality with sensitive materials, and compliance with rules governing anatomy laboratory operations. Applicants must support Walsh University's Catholic mission, Statement of Faith, and Code of Ethical Conduct. Applicants must submit an online application, cover letter, resume, and two references; additional documents may be requested by the search/interview committee.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and admittance into a Walsh University graduate program.
Successful completion of an advanced human anatomy course at the graduate level.
Must be a full-time Walsh University graduate student.
Must understand the Walsh University Statement of Faith and support its Mission, Vision, and Code of Ethical Conduct as a Catholic higher education university, as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae.
Strong interest in additional independent study of anatomy.
Self-motivated and highly reliable.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Professional presentation and demeanor.
Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive materials.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Flexibility and adaptability; positive attitude.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, with or without assistance.
Ability to use cleaning agents, stand while preparing anatomical specimens, and lift, turn, push/pull, and transfer donors with assistance.
Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including saws and surgical tools.
Ability to hear, speak, read, and understand laboratory safety and security procedures.
Ability to mix and properly label chemical solutions.
Manual dexterity to use a computer and enter data.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a human cadaver laboratory.
Experience with prosection creation.
Experience as an anatomy tutor or teaching assistant.

Responsibilities

Assist faculty with upkeep of the anatomy laboratory, including cleaning and maintaining equipment and facilities.
Prepare teaching specimens through dissection while meeting quality expectations and productivity deadlines.
Maintain human anatomical specimens, including lifting, turning, and transferring donors with assistance.
Manage and dispose of chemicals in accordance with university policy and local, state, and national laws.
Maintain a respectful environment for anatomical donors, faculty, staff, and students, preserving donor dignity and anonymity.
Work independently on laboratory projects.
Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and professional appearance of laboratory facilities.
Clean lab tools, dissection equipment, and work areas.
Operate general laboratory equipment, including saws and surgical tools.
Maintain laboratory safety and security.
Mix and properly label chemical solutions for laboratory use.
Enter data and maintain routine logs for laboratory duties, specimens, and supplies.
Maintain knowledge of rules and regulations governing the anatomy laboratory.
Respond to inquiries regarding general laboratory procedures, policies, safety, and security.
Support Walsh faculty, staff, and students involved in educational programs conducted in the anatomy lab.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.