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Kansas City University · 5 months ago

Anatomy Laboratory Teaching Assistant

Joplin, MO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Kansas City University is seeking an Anatomy Laboratory Teaching Assistant to support the College of Dental Medicine. The role involves preparing prosections, setting up laboratories for teaching, assisting in exam setups, and supervising students in Human Anatomy lab activities.

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Responsibilities

Prepare prosections and assist with cadaveric dissection for teaching

Set up laboratory specimens and accompanying teaching tools for laboratory sessions, practical exams, exam reviews, and other events

Work closely with the Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences and Lab Manager to coordinate gross anatomy lab usage

Grade assignments, quizzes, practicals/exams, remediations, and other assessments in collaboration with the CDM anatomist

Proctor laboratory practical exams and clean up afterwards

Supervise/carry out the physical set-up and preparation of equipment and materials needed for anatomy labs, as well as return equipment and materials to storage and related clean-up tasks

Maintain consistent schedule of arriving and being present at least thirty minutes prior to class and/or lab

Assist the CDM anatomist in developing course and research project materials

Assist with data collection, analysis, and processing

Assist with research conduct and documentation, and in writing research reports

Documentation development, searching, retrieving, and synthesizing literature, record-keeping, and report preparation

Other duties may be assigned in accordance with curricular objectives, learning outcomes, and research-related needs

Qualification

Human AnatomyCadaver DissectionLaboratory SafetyMicrosoft Office SuiteStatistical AnalysisAutonomous WorkCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college in a life science field

Applicant must have completed two semesters of Anatomy or equivalent science courses plus have hands-on experience in a cadaver lab in a similar position

Experience in human body dissection and knowledge of medical terminology

Proficiency in use of the Microsoft Office Suite programs

Ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines reliably

Able to pay keen attention to details

Strong academic background in biology, including the specific discipline of human anatomy, and good technical dissection skills

In-depth knowledge of the prevention of occupational hazards and laboratory safety

Excellent verbal and written communication skills