College of Medicine: Anatomy Lab Manager

Belmont University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Nashville, TENNESSEE


College of Medicine: Anatomy Lab Manager

We are now accepting applications for a qualified College of Medicine: Anatomy Lab Manager at Belmont University. 

Employment Type 

Staff

Internal Job Category

Exempt (Staff)
Full-Time

Department

College of Medicine

Hours 


Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:		 

The Human Anatomy Lab Manager will work with faculty to coordinate teaching labs and provide instructional support as needed. The individual in this position will be responsible for procuring, maintaining, and returning anatomical specimens. The lab manager will maintain all records and inventory of anatomical specimens while stored and used for teaching in the anatomy labs. Other duties include ensuring lab safety, maintenance of equipment/computers/AV system, inventory, ordering supplies, and supporting virtual and online anatomy lab instruction.
Job Responsibilities

 

  • Responsible for the procuring, maintaining, and returning of anatomical specimens. The lab manager will maintain inventory of all specimens.
  • Maintain inventory of anatomy lab supplies, place orders, confirm receipt of purchases. This includes tracking use trends and anticipating needs so lab workflow is not disrupted.
  • Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of supplies and equipment, and monitoring of lab safety and cleanliness. This includes submitting requests and working with facilities, IT, and other service offices to address needs in a timely manner.
  • Work with institutional facilities and safety committee/personnel to ensure compliance with standards, state and federal guidelines, OSHA, etc.
  • Work with vendors, such as hazardous waste.
  • Request bids and estimates for all equipment and supplies to assist with budget planning.
  • Track data on lab usage by students, of equipment and supplies, etc. and generate reports.
  • Assist with coordinating preparation and set-up for anatomy labs and practical exams.
  • Maintain anatomic pathology specimens and transport specimens to and from teaching sessions in the pathology lab/classroom.
  • Act as liaison between faculty from all schools and programs using the anatomy lab for teaching and schedule lab times in room booking system accordingly.
  • Supervise and coordinate work study lab monitors and teaching assistants as available.
  • Maintain and operate anatomy lab equipment, computers, AV system, ipads.
  • Transport, lift, and move anatomical specimens. (e.g., human donors)
  • Attend anatomy program meetings.
  • Assist in coordinating events hosted in the anatomy lab (e.g., other FCoM groups, community partners, continuing education courses, etc.)
  • Proctor exams – lab practical
  • Assist in lab instruction (as qualified and needed)
Required Qualifications: Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service. 

Required Qualifications

  • A minimum of 1 year of experience working in a human anatomy laboratory.
  • Bachelors’ degree in anatomy, biological science, or other related discipline.
  • Proficient in productivity and educational technology software such as Google Apps, Microsoft Office, video conferencing tools (e.g., Zoom).
  • Ability to effectively communicate and supervise student workers who assist with anatomy lab operations.
  • Ability to perform physical requirements on the job (see details below)
  • Brings a positive, energetic perspective toward working in graduate level health professions anatomy education learning environment with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice initiatives.
  • Personal characteristics or traits include outstanding interprofessional communication, excellent time management, reliable, ability to work independently and with others of varied experience and skill levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • At least 2-3 years of experience managing and coordinating operations of a human anatomy laboratory.
  • Experience in software such as virtual anatomy platforms (e.g., VH Dissector, Complete Anatomy), learning management systems (e.g., Canvas), and interactive or related educational technologies and tools.
  • Experience managing multiple projects and group needs effectively.
  • Experience in a health care setting
   
Required Education Bachelor's’ degree in anatomy, biological science, or other related discipline;Master’s degree preferred.
  
Required Experience Two or more years of experience working in a human anatomy laboratory.
  
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and hear sufficiently to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes. The employee’s vision must be adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc. The position requires good manual dexterity. This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing as necessary. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a laboratory setting, which include: • stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; often stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull minimum 75 - 100 bs of weight to transport donor bodies, large containers, equipment/supplies. • operate laboratory and office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard. • verbally communicate– with anatomy team, vendors, and users (faculty, staff) of the anatomy lab. • requires the wearing, ordering, and oversight of personal protective equipment including safety glasses or goggles, lab coats, rubber or plastic gloves, respirators, or face shields.





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Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:		 

The Human Anatomy Lab Manager will work with faculty to coordinate teaching labs and provide instructional support as needed. The individual in this position will be responsible for procuring, maintaining, and returning anatomical specimens. The lab manager will maintain all records and inventory of anatomical specimens while stored and used for teaching in the anatomy labs. Other duties include ensuring lab safety, maintenance of equipment/computers/AV system, inventory, ordering supplies, and supporting virtual and online anatomy lab instruction.
Job Responsibilities

 

  • Responsible for the procuring, maintaining, and returning of anatomical specimens. The lab manager will maintain inventory of all specimens.
  • Maintain inventory of anatomy lab supplies, place orders, confirm receipt of purchases. This includes tracking use trends and anticipating needs so lab workflow is not disrupted.
  • Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of supplies and equipment, and monitoring of lab safety and cleanliness. This includes submitting requests and working with facilities, IT, and other service offices to address needs in a timely manner.
  • Work with institutional facilities and safety committee/personnel to ensure compliance with standards, state and federal guidelines, OSHA, etc.
  • Work with vendors, such as hazardous waste.
  • Request bids and estimates for all equipment and supplies to assist with budget planning.
  • Track data on lab usage by students, of equipment and supplies, etc. and generate reports.
  • Assist with coordinating preparation and set-up for anatomy labs and practical exams.
  • Maintain anatomic pathology specimens and transport specimens to and from teaching sessions in the pathology lab/classroom.
  • Act as liaison between faculty from all schools and programs using the anatomy lab for teaching and schedule lab times in room booking system accordingly.
  • Supervise and coordinate work study lab monitors and teaching assistants as available.
  • Maintain and operate anatomy lab equipment, computers, AV system, ipads.
  • Transport, lift, and move anatomical specimens. (e.g., human donors)
  • Attend anatomy program meetings.
  • Assist in coordinating events hosted in the anatomy lab (e.g., other FCoM groups, community partners, continuing education courses, etc.)
  • Proctor exams – lab practical
  • Assist in lab instruction (as qualified and needed)
Required Qualifications: Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service. 

Required Qualifications

  • A minimum of 1 year of experience working in a human anatomy laboratory.
  • Bachelors’ degree in anatomy, biological science, or other related discipline.
  • Proficient in productivity and educational technology software such as Google Apps, Microsoft Office, video conferencing tools (e.g., Zoom).
  • Ability to effectively communicate and supervise student workers who assist with anatomy lab operations.
  • Ability to perform physical requirements on the job (see details below)
  • Brings a positive, energetic perspective toward working in graduate level health professions anatomy education learning environment with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice initiatives.
  • Personal characteristics or traits include outstanding interprofessional communication, excellent time management, reliable, ability to work independently and with others of varied experience and skill levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • At least 2-3 years of experience managing and coordinating operations of a human anatomy laboratory.
  • Experience in software such as virtual anatomy platforms (e.g., VH Dissector, Complete Anatomy), learning management systems (e.g., Canvas), and interactive or related educational technologies and tools.
  • Experience managing multiple projects and group needs effectively.
  • Experience in a health care setting
   
Required Education Bachelor's’ degree in anatomy, biological science, or other related discipline;Master’s degree preferred.
  
Required Experience Two or more years of experience working in a human anatomy laboratory.
  
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and hear sufficiently to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes. The employee’s vision must be adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc. The position requires good manual dexterity. This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing as necessary. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a laboratory setting, which include: • stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; often stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull minimum 75 - 100 bs of weight to transport donor bodies, large containers, equipment/supplies. • operate laboratory and office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard. • verbally communicate– with anatomy team, vendors, and users (faculty, staff) of the anatomy lab. • requires the wearing, ordering, and oversight of personal protective equipment including safety glasses or goggles, lab coats, rubber or plastic gloves, respirators, or face shields.

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