Title: Laboratory Assistant
Employee Classification: Laboratory Assistant
Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center
Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP
Sub Division-Department: HSC-CBTS-Office of the Dean
Department: HSC-Center for Anatomical Sciences-300590
Job Location: Fort Worth
Salary: $17,688.00

ABOUT US - VALUES OVERVIEW:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The Center for Anatomical Sciences at the University of North Texas Health Science Center is located in the prestigious Cultural District of Fort Worth, TX. Our mission is to offer exceptional educational activities and to advance research in the anatomical sciences and allied fields.
Research strengths in the Center for Anatomical Sciences include biological anthropology, evolutionary biology, forensic sciences, biomechanics/functional morphology, and histology. The Center encompasses 8,000-square-feet of anatomy laboratories that support anatomical education, research, and outreach. The Center also houses dedicated research laboratories equipped for medical imaging analysis/morphometrics, forensic anthropology, thermoregulatory studies (environmental chamber), histology, and paleontological fossil preparation.
Center for Anatomical Sciences teaches dissection and prosection-based anatomy courses to Medical, Physical Therapy, Physician’s Assistant, and Master of Medical Science students. The Center is also home to the Structural Anatomy and Rehabilitation Sciences (STARS) PhD program that prepares graduate students to join the workforce as researchers and anatomy educators.
The Center also supports numerous K-12 science outreach programs, offering summer science camps, campus tours, and in-school events that introduce students to anatomy and its relationship to medical education.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position will assist biological and medical scientists in laboratories. They will also participate in both teaching and research activities in the Center for Anatomical Sciences

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms
• Ability to understand and follow detailed instructions
• Skill in recording and maintaining reports and details logs.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sterilization best practices

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous gross anatomy teaching experience
• Dissection based anatomy experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.

• Prepares laboratories for teaching or research activities.
• Cleans laboratory tools and equipment.
• Delivers supplies and laboratory specimens to designated work areas.
• Stores specimens and samples after teaching or research activities.
• Assists with teaching of gross anatomy courses.
• Assists with the set-up and proctoring of anatomy practical exams.
• Assists with anatomy-based research.
• Maintains inventory reports and logs.