Laboratory Assistant - Deeded Body Program
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Laboratory Assistant - Deeded Body Program

University of North Dakota

Location: Grand Forks,ND, USA

Date: 2024-12-19T08:32:17Z

Job Description:

Salary/Position Classification

* 18.00 Hourly,

* 20 hours per week

* 100% Remote Work Availability:No

* Hybrid Work Availability:No

Purpose of Position

The purpose of this position is to assist with the Deeded Body Program at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences in addition to the undergraduate mission which occurs in Columbia Hall where our secondary cadaver preparation room is located

Duties & Responsibilities

* Preservation (embalming) and storage of donors

* Assistance with embalming when needed, adhering to basic embalming procedure

* Making appropriate decisions beyond basic procedure to ensure donors are embalmed proficiently for teaching purposes (inquiry of assistance from Manager of Deeded Body Program if necessary)

* Taking necessary steps once embalming is complete to ensure donors are properly prepared for storage before classroom use

* Placement of donors in storage with inventory update as to location of donor

* Classroom and prep room maintenance

* Assistance with the placement of donors in cremation cartons, cleaning of classroom tables, and placement of new donors in dissection tables

* Assistance with the maintenance of the morgue (i.e., keeping morgue clean and orderly)

* Assistance with the maintenance of classrooms (i.e., keeping labs supplied with cadaveric materials, etc.)

* Assistance with maintaining lab specimens for classes including pro-sections

* Maintaining a level of cooperativeness (i.e., misc. tasks as asked by staff or faculty)

* Donor preparation and transportation to crematorium

* Assistance with preparation and transportation of donors to the crematorium

* Validate accuracy of paperwork accompanying donors to the crematorium

* Perform duties pertaining to data management for Deeded Body Program

* Assistance with receipts of inquiries

* Assistance with communications with interested and registered donors

* Assistance with assignment of registration numbers to donors and documentation of current donor location

* Verification of accurate records of donor files in Versatile software system

* Maintaining availability for necessary Deeded Body Program tasks in absence of Manager or full-time employee

* Assistance with tasks involved in the triennial interment service

Required Competencies

* High level of personal motivation, self-direction, and attention to detail

* Ability to work independently

* It is essential that availability be maintained through the months of April, July and January

* Strong reasoning and decision-making skills

* Adaptability to ongoing situations

* Ability to make decisions based on current circumstances

* Ability to meet deadlines without direct supervision

* Strong verbal and written communication skills

* Proficiency in Word and Excel

* Knowledge of biosafety procedures

Minimum Requirements

* High school diploma or GED

* Completion of a Human Anatomy Course receiving a passing grade

* Valid Driver's License

* Successful Completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

* Embalming experience

To Apply

Submit

* Resume

* Transcript (detailing human anatomy course grade)

* Names and contact information of references

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