Medical Teaching Labs Assistant and Curriculum Support Professional

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Undergraduate Medical Education, Medical Teaching Labs

Office of Medical Education

Job Title: Academic Services Professional

Working Title: Medical Teaching Labs Assistant and Curriculum Support Professional

Position 00795938#:  – Requisition #:37291

Job Summary:

The Office of Undergraduate Medical Education (UME), a division of the Office of Medical Education, is seeking a entry level Academic Services Professional to fill the role of Medical Teaching Labs Assistant and Curriculum Support Entry Professional. This role involves maintaining lab operations, ensuring equipment safety, managing specimens, and supporting lab courses in collaboration with the lab manager and faculty. Additionally, the individual will assist the UME Curriculum team with course planning, scheduling, material management, and technical support for live sessions, while also supporting outreach programs and optimizing lab space use for academic and community initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Laboratory Assistant -

• Assist with calibration, maintenance, and operation of lab equipment, including microscopes, autoclaves, and incubators.
• Support the acquisition, use, and maintenance of pathology specimens while ensuring lab cleanliness, including disinfection, waste, and specimen disposal.
• Open and close medical teaching labs, ensuring security and readiness for use.
• Assist with specimen and chemical acquisition, lab setup, and coordination of processes to meet curriculum requirements.
• Aid in the disposal of hazardous waste and ensure compliance with safety regulations (EHS, OLAR, BMBL, DEA).
• Inform faculty, staff, and students of proper hazardous waste disposal procedures.
• Assist with daily lab upkeep to maintain a clean and organized environment.

Curriculum Support Professional-

• Attend curriculum planning sessions, record minutes, track action items, and manage course resources.
• Confirm session schedules, update course planning documents, and ensure timely publication to student schedules.
• Upload, audit, and ensure course materials are available in the Learning Management System (Canvas/Oasis) for Medical Science and Basecamp events
• Provide on-site and remote support for curriculum sessions, including setup, troubleshooting, and assisting faculty.
• Manage session resources, greet and assist guest faculty, capture attendance, and support Zoom sessions with technical functions
• Develop best practices and document standard operating procedures for core responsibilities.
• Support Office of Medical Education events and curriculum sessions while assisting with additional duties as assigned.

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings. Additional o