Anatomy Assistant

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Position Title Anatomy Assistant

Department DeBusk Vet Teaching Center Position Category Staff Full Time Job Description

The Anatomy Technician for the Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine is responsible for meeting the day to day requirements of all facilities, functions, and laboratory supplies that fall under the supervision of the CVM Anatomy Program, as well as other teaching areas at Veterinary Medical Teaching and Research Center (VMTRC).

Required Qualifications

A.S. or A.A.S. in Veterinary Technology and/or B.S. in Biological Sciences or related area; a minimum of one year experience as an assistant in a laboratory setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Significant anatomic work experience desired; B.S. in Veterinary Technology. laboratory teaching; and experience with animal cadaver and osteology work.

Physical Demands Campus Virginia

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promote the mission of the Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and the community at large;

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reports directly to the Anatomy faculty;

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promote effective working relationships among faculty staff and students;

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responsible for the overall professional appearance of all facilities and locations associated with the Anatomy Program;

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routinely maintains tissue storage and active materials throughout all of the Anatomy Program facilities;

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routinely maintains tissue storage and active materials throughout all of the Anatomy Program facilities;

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develops and routinely maintains physical laboratory inventory lists; including but not limited to; skeletal and model inventories, plastinates, laboratory supplies (chemicals, body bags, PPE, tools, towels, gloves and instruments), cadaver inventories (fresh tissue, embalmed, other), wet specimen collections, equipment (tables, cameras, computers, etc.) and testing materials;

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develops a monthly report to the Anatomy faculty on the inventory lists described;

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prepare and repair osteological preps;

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schedules a monthly meeting with the Anatomy faculty on any concerns or updates with the lab facilities;

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works closely with student clubs and clinicians to procure tissues and required supplies;

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assist the Anatomy faculty in development and setup of clinical training workshops;

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develop a working knowledge of safety and security in all facilities and be able to communicate this knowledge to students, faculty and staff as a group or individuals;

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assist students in the laboratories with non-teaching needs (this includes for example, lifting and moving large and small animal cadavers, meeting equipment requirements, instruments, using power tools for dissection);

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assists the Anatomy faculty in plastination projects, maintenance of equipment and laboratory, and preparing prosections;

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will help Anatomy faculty in the development of a plastination laboratory;

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will work closely with faculty and staff on plastination projects;

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be willing to work over and or weekends when needed;

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S03054P

Job Open Date 08/16/2023 Job Close Date 02/29/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or [email protected].

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

Background Check Statement

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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