Anatomy Lab Lead Technician - TEMPORARY
Job in
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, 33336, USA
Listing for:
Nova Southeastern University
Seasonal/Temporary
position
Listed on 2025-12-03
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Medical Technologist & Lab Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southwestern University!
Nova Southwestern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southwestern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free 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 Southwestern University.
Primary Purpose
Responsible for coordinating the operations of the gross anatomy and histology labs to include maintaining lab specimens and cadavers, administration, maintenance and monitoring of laboratory facilities in compliance with OSHA standards and regulations and assisting with dissection of human cadavers for the gross anatomy courses offered to NSU MD, Optometry, Dental and Allied Health students.
Job Category: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: 22.50
Pay Basis: Hourly
Subject to Grant Funding? No
Essential Job Functions
Human cadaveric dissection to include regions as directed by College requirements.Performs daily inspections of cadaveric specimens in the attempt to control mold, excessive drying and/or other detrimental environmental conditions.Maintains lab and common areas, equipment and instruments in a clean, organized, and safe condition including daily and end of semester cleaning.Performs general maintenance of gross dissection laboratory cadavers, skeletons, specimens, and equipment.Observes safety precautions and wears appropriate personal protective equipment as required.Follows all NSU policies and procedures for proper laboratory behavior, handling, storage, and use of cadavers.Completes all mandatory training.Performs other job duties as assigned or required.Job Requirements
Must be self-motivated, proactive, punctual, and reliable.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.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.Open-toed shoes, exposed ankles/feet/legs, makeup, contact lenses, food and drink are not permitted.Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided by NSU and must be worn; this includes eye protection, gowns, gloves, and masks whenever dissecting.Additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be worn; formaldehyde respirators face and face‑shields (not provided by NSU).May occasionally be required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.Individually able to lift 50 pounds and team‑lift bodies weighing up to 300 pounds.Exposed to certain chemical related substances to care and maintain used in cadavers and lab equipment, the Human Anatomy Cadaver laboratory contains formaldehyde (formalin), bleach (50/50), Carosafe, and other chemical or cleaning solutions typically found in the environment of an anatomy lab.Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of human anatomy and dissection procedures to assist with the dissection and instruction of gross anatomy.Working knowledge of gross anatomy and histology laboratory processes, equipment and facilities.Knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures, willing to review anatomy materials, be able to follow written/oral instructions and have appreciable hand eye coordination.Safely operate and utilize dissection instruments, including sharp objects such as scalpels and power tools.Ability to work effectively with faculty and students in planning and coordinating labs.Must have good personal communication skills and the ability to…
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