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Lead Lab Instructional Assistant - TEMPORARY
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Job Number: 506392
Work Type: Temporary
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Department: Anatomy
Categories: Healthcare - Clinic Administration, Medical Professionals & Technicians
| About Us: |
We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!
We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University. NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, political affiliation or belief, national origin, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status. |
| Job Title: | Lead Lab Instructional Assistant - TEMPORARY |
| Location: | Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida |
| Work Type: | Temporary |
| Job Category: | Non-Exempt |
| Hiring Range: | 26.00 |
| Pay Basis: |
Hourly |
| Subject to Grant Funding?: | No |
| Essential Job Functions: | 1. Performs human cadaveric dissections to include regions as directed by faculty and course requirements. 2. Presents background material and assists students to identify anatomical structures. 3. Trains and coaches Anatomy Lab Technicians/Assistants to perform anatomical dissections and provide laboratory presentations. 4. Assists with the assignment of laboratory stations to staff. 5. Plans the execution of laboratory teaching sessions by assisting in the selection of specimens and assigning lab stations, set up and clean up duties to Anatomy Lab Technicians/Assistants. 6. Plans, coordinates and executes independent study sessions for students outside of scheduled lab sessions to ensure that students have adequate access to specimens. 7. Sets up the laboratory for courses and exams under the direction of faculty. 8. Proctors’ anatomy course exams. 9. Provides and maintains anatomical bones and models 10. Maintains equipment and instruments in a clean, organized and safe condition in the labs and common areas. 11. Performs daily inspections of cadaveric specimens in the attempt to control mold, excessive drying and/or other detrimental environmental conditions. Follows up on any concerns with faculty to determine the best action(s) to take. 12. Performs general maintenance of gross dissection laboratory cadavers, skeletons, specimens and equipment. 13. Performs other duties as assigned. |
| Marginal Job Functions: | 1. Prepares study materials/aids for students according to course requirements. 2. Meets with faculty to plan laboratory sessions and exams. 3. Ensures all lab users have completed the required documentation to enter the lab. 4. Secures the facility and exam materials. |
| Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: | 1. Demonstrated knowledge of human anatomy and dissection procedures to assist with the dissection and instruction of gross anatomy. 2. Working knowledge of gross anatomy and histology laboratory processes, equipment and facilities. 3. Knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures, willing to review anatomy materials, be able to follow written/oral instructions and have appreciable hand eye coordination. 4. Safely operate and utilize dissection instruments, including sharp objects such as scalpels and power tools. 5. Ability to work effectively with faculty and students in planning and coordinating labs. 6. Must have good personal communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team without direct supervision. 7. Must be self-directed and take initiative, be organized, be able to manage multiple priorities to meet deadline requirements. 8. Maintains a positive, professional relationship with course directors, anatomy teaching faculty, and lab staff. 9. Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels. 10. Ability to maintain confidential information. 11. Strong interpersonal and excellent verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail. |
| Job Requirements: | 1. Must be self-motivated, proactive, punctual, and reliable. 2. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties; ability to perform acute repetitive motions during shift. 3. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies; manual dexterity with dissection instruments and power tools; must be able to use sharp scalpels, dissection instruments, and operate hand/electric saws. Must be willing to safely operate and utilize dissection instruments, sharp objects such as scalpels and power tools. 4. Open-toed shoes, exposed ankles/feet/legs, food and drinks are not permitted. 5. Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided by NSU and must be worn; this includes eye protection, gowns, gloves, and masks whenever dissecting. 6. Additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be worn. 7. May occasionally be required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 8. Individually able to lift 50 pounds and team-lift bodies weighing up to 300 pounds. 9. Exposed to certain chemical related substances to care and maintain used in cadavers and lab equipment, the Human Anatomy Cadaver laboratory may contain trace formaldehyde (formalin), phenol, bleach (50/50), Carosafe, Ward-Safe and other chemical or cleaning solutions typically found in the environment of an anatomy lab. |
| Required Certifications/Licensures: | Resume and cover letter required for full consideration |
| Required Education: | Master's Degree in Anatomy, Biological Sciences, or related discipline |
| Major (if required): | |
| Required Experience: | Previous experience performing human tissue dissections. |
| Preferred Qualifications: | Master’s degree in Human Anatomy |
| Is this a safety sensitive position? | No |
| Background Screening Required? | No |
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| Sensitivity Disclaimer: | Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. |
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