Anatomy Lead Lab Technician - TEMPORARY

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Job Title: Anatomy Lead Lab Technician - TEMPORARY Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida Work Type: Temporary Job Category: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: 22.50 Pay Basis:

Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding?: No   Essential Job Functions: 1. Human cadaveric dissection to include regions as directed by College
requirements.

2. Performs daily inspections of cadaveric specimens in the attempt to control
mold, excessive drying and/or other detrimental environmental conditions.

3. Assists students to locate and identify anatomical structures.

4. Maintains lab and common areas, equipment and instruments in a clean,
organized, and safe condition including daily and end of semester cleaning.

5. Performs general maintenance of gross dissection laboratory cadavers,
skeletons, specimens, and equipment.

6. Observes safety precautions and wears appropriate personal protective
equipment as required.

7. Follows all NSU policies and procedures for proper laboratory behavior,
handling, storage, and use of cadavers.

8. Sets up laboratory for courses and exams.

9. Proctors anatomy course exams.

10. Completes all mandatory training.

11. Performs other job duties as assigned or required.

Marginal Job Functions:   Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Demonstrated knowledge of human anatomy and dissection procedures to
assist with the dissection and instruction of gross anatomy.

2. Working knowledge of gross anatomy and histology laboratory processes,
equipment and facilities.

3. Knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures, willing to review anatomy
materials, be able to follow written/oral instructions and have appreciable
hand eye coordination.

4. Safely operate and utilize dissection instruments, including sharp objects
such as scalpels and power tools.

5. Ability to work effectively with faculty and students in planning and
coordinating labs.

6. Must have good personal communication skills and the ability to work
independently and as part of a team without direct supervision.

7. Must take initiative, be organized, be able to manage multiple priorities to
meet deadline requirements.

8. Maintains a positive, professional relationship with course directors,
anatomy teaching faculty, and lab staff.

9. Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all
levels.

10. Ability to maintain confidential information.

11. Strong interpersonal and excellent verbal and written communication skills,
with attention to detail.
Job Requirements: 1. Must be self-motivated, proactive, punctual, and reliable.

2. 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.

3. 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,