Coordinator, Anatomy Labs

The Anatomy Lab Coordinator works under minimal supervision with substantial autonomy and professional judgment to manage all aspects of the Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) Human Anatomy laboratory (BIOL 2325) curriculum implementation and resource management. Additionally, this position may assist with the management of other biology labs (such as BIOL 1035, BIOL 1055, BIOL 1075, BIOL 2025, BIOL 2035, BIOL 2065, and/or BIOL 2425) and shared spaces as needed.

As the department's recognized subject matter expert in human anatomy laboratory operations, this position works closely with anatomy faculty course leads and provides essential expertise for curriculum implementation. While formal budget approval ultimately rests with the Associate Dean, this position exercises significant budgetary management with minimal oversight.

The coordinator is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of lab operations across multiple campuses. This responsibility includes comprehensive management of lab resources including procurement, weekly set-up, inventory, and budget tracking; direct coordination with the SLCC Body Donor Program Coordinator on body donor acquisition and maintenance; coordination with the dissection instructor on BIOL 2325 needs; development and enforcement of safety protocols;

co‑leadership in hiring, training, mentoring and scheduling of lab instructors; consistent coordination with and receiving direction from faculty course leads on curriculum implementation and standardization; and teaching labs as appropriate.

The coordinator aids in cross‑departmental initiatives related to anatomy education and serves as a critical liaison with Health Science programs whose students depend on these courses for their educational pathways. This position demonstrates creativity and innovation in solving complex problems and implements strategic improvements that enhance program quality and student success, while working within the curriculum framework established by faculty.

• Laboratory Management and Safety: Manage weekly setup, maintenance, and takedown of approximately 35 anatomy lab sections across multiple campuses. Develop and enforce comprehensive safety protocols for cadaver laboratories in compliance with OSHA and SLCC Risk Management Policies, lead strategic planning for laboratory improvements, and implement preventative maintenance programs for specialized equipment.
• Instruction and Professional Development: Teach at least one Anatomy lab aide course (BIOL 2327) per term and at least one Anatomy lab (BIOL 2325) per year. If not qualified to teach BIOL 2327, teach BIOL 2325 each term in its place. Participate in professional development and share expertise through presentations and training sessions for other instructors.
• Personnel Collaboration and Curriculum Quality: Lead recruiting and training processes for lab instructors and aides across campuses, foster collaboration among adjunct faculty, and analyze student performance data to create feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement.
• Curriculum Implementation: Provide essential expertise to faculty course leads, serving as the primary resource for laboratory capabilities. Recommend substantive improvements to lab objectives and procedures for faculty approval and provide weekly lab instructor guides to ensure standardized protocol implementation.
• Financial and Resource Management: Exercise de facto budget management with minimal oversight, independently managing expenditures within the Biology student lab fee account and managing procurement with significant decision‑making authority, with formal BCM authority residing with the Associate Dean. Analyze expenditures, prepare budget reports, forecast resource needs, and implement strategic inventory management systems.
• Regulatory Compliance and Waste Management: Coordinate with the Body Donor Program Coordinator on specialized protocols for cadaver care and anatomical waste disposal. Ensure compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements, monitor instructor compliance, and maintain comprehensive documentation systems.