Congdon School of Health Sciences-Willed Body Program - Student Laboratory and Program Assistant

High Point University • High Point, NC

71d • Hybrid

About The Position

The laboratory and program assistant will support the Director of the Willed Body Program and Human Cadaveric Laboratory Manager with the daily operations and maintenance of the program and corresponding laboratories. Student employees will receive training in best-practice operating procedures related to administrative duties, laboratory use, and the care of human anatomical specimens. As a student employee, you will gain experience in managerial operations, anatomical education, and laboratory management while enhancing your critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.

Requirements

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Oriented to being a team player
• Critical thinking skills
• Admitted Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
• Knowledgeable in the use of Word and Excel

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a laboratory is preferred but not necessary.
• Able to work five hours a week with a flexible schedule.
• Possess a desire to pursue a career in Health Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Administrative and clerical duties for the Willed Body Program.
• Set up and break down teaching, research, donor preparation, and anatomy experiences.
• Assist with inventorying all plastic, plastinated, and human anatomical specimens.
• Ensure all laboratories are clean, organized, and properly stocked.
• Physically moving donors from storage facilities or laboratories for experiences or final disposition.
• Cleaning and preparing human osteological specimens for future studies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed