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University of New England · 2 days ago

Anatomy Prosector and Surgical Lab Workshop Coordinator

Portland, ME

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The University of New England is Maine’s largest private university, dedicated to providing hands-on learning in a supportive community. The Anatomy Prosector and Surgical Lab Workshop Coordinator will support faculty in the anatomical sciences and coordinate workshops for Continuing Medical Education, while also managing anatomical specimens and assisting in research activities.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as Anatomy Prosector for the Anatomy Program in the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM)

Serve as Surgical Workshop Coordinator for Continuing Medical Education courses scheduled through the Anatomy section of the COM Biomedical Sciences Department (primarily weekend workshops)

Participate in the delivery of the Anatomy for Musculoskeletal Medicine Residency Workshop at the University of New England and Maine Medical Center

Assist with maintaining the Anatomical Donor Program, including fresh tissue procurement and Thiel embalming

Perform prosection of anatomical specimens for the body donor laboratory, photographic documentation, and workshops

Attend weekly anatomy discipline planning meetings

Operate and maintain the C-arm fluoroscope for workshop and classroom activities

Attend anatomy laboratory class sessions for the Osteopathic Clinical Skills (OCS) course and weekly course meetings as assigned by the supervisor

Assist in the construction, delivery, photography, and grading of the OCS Donor Exam

Lead small groups of students in the dissection of anatomical specimens

Provide remediation support for medical students in the anatomical sciences as needed

Assist in research activities conducted in the anatomy laboratory

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Anatomical dissectionLaboratory managementRadiographic imagingAdobe programsBiomedical science degreeOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailSelf-motivation

Required

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a biomedical science discipline with anatomy laboratory experience, or a combination of education and experience that provides comparable knowledge and skills

Prior experience in anatomical dissection or instruction

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to assess situations, anticipate alternate outcomes, and prepare appropriate responses

Ability to work independently, demonstrate self-motivation, and prioritize tasks effectively

Attention to detail and a careful approach to all tasks

Preferred

Understanding of radiographic imaging

Knowledge of, or experience using, Adobe programs for image management

Experience maintaining scientific records suitable to support publications and patent applications

Experience in laboratory management, including but not limited to writing standard operating procedures, maintaining work schedules, ordering supplies, and managing inventories