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Position Summary

Concordia University seeks an hourly Anatomy Laboratory Assistant to provide support to various graduate health programs. This position requires training and experience with human cadaver dissection. The position reports to the Anatomy Faculty, under the direction of Program Directors and the Assistant Dean of the School of Health Professions. The position supports academic programs located on the Ann Arbor campus of Concordia University.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Anatomy Laboratory Assistant will work under the direction and in collaboration with the Anatomy Faculty to support instruction of anatomy content at the graduate level using models, specimens, and cadavers. Duties include:

• Set up laboratory specimens, equipment, and models for scheduled laboratory sessions, practical exams, and events
• Attend and supervise scheduled lab usage under the direction of the Anatomy Faculty
• Orient students to and reinforce laboratory guidelines and procedures
• Demonstration of models, human or animal specimens, and dissection procedures during lab, events, and other activities
• Contribute to laboratory exercises in conjunction with the course syllabus and lectures
• Support preparation of instructional materials or digital content (e.g., labeling images or creating reference guides)
• Conduct open lab hours according to the syllabus and/or Anatomy Faculty
• Track student attendance in scheduled and open labs Proctor laboratory practical exams and clean up afterwards
• Grade lab exams and lab assessments
• Remediate lab assessments with students under the direction of Anatomy Faculty or Program Director
• Provide all student records to Anatomy Faculty upon completion of assignment
• Monitor lab safety and report any concerns or incidents to faculty
• Help facilitate feedback collection from students regarding lab experiences
• Assign student lockers to students currently enrolled in anatomy courses
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stocked lab
• Clean and disinfect all dissection tools, tables, floors, and other lab spaces/surfaces Organization of the laboratory and equipment functionality
• Assist with return and receipt of donor cadavers
• Complete a thorough cleaning of laboratory and all body preservation tanks after return of donors
• Assist in inventory management and ordering of lab supplies and PPE
• Ensure all communication related to lab concerns are routed through Anatomy Faculty
• Track and maintain compliance with assigned number of hours per course
• Other duties may be assigned in accordance with curricular objectives and learning outcomes

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exhibits a willingness and ability to work with diverse individuals and organizations
• Familiar with the university campus life
• Able to deal with interruptions and work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to present a Christian and professional manner
• Candidates should possess strong written and oral communications skills
• All candidates should possess an ability to meet deadlines
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education and Qualifications

The minimum amount of education and experience that an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties of the position is as follows:

• Required - Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college in a life science field; Preferred – Master's degree
• Applicant must have completed 2 semesters of Anatomy and/or Physiology or equivalent science courses
• Experience in human body dissection, teaching in an academic laboratory setting, knowledge of medical terminology or clinical anatomy
• Active involvement in a Christian Church

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Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.