Laboratory Assistant for Gross Anatomy Dissection, part-time

The Community Solution•Portland, OR

15d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

Teaching assistants (TAs), including laboratory assistants, in the basic science anatomy lab assist faculty and provide cadaveric dissection support. TAs engage in the detailed preparation of human cadavers and maintenance of prosected cadavers for use in gross anatomy instruction. Dissection will be required in the following regions: head and neck; back and extremities; and thorax, abdomen, and pelvis.

Requirements

Prior cadaveric dissection experience.
Must be a graduate of an accredited health care program where cadaveric dissection was utilized or have a degree in clinical anatomy.
Practical experience in a gross anatomy lab.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Prior cadaveric dissection experience aside from participation as a student in an anatomy lab course and an advanced degree in clinical anatomy preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist the lead instructor in dissecting cadavers for prosected instruction. (80%)
Assist with setting up gross anatomy instructional lab sessions. (10%)
Perform other duties as assigned by the gross anatomy instructors, team lead, dean and/or associate dean. (10%)