Laboratory Assistant, Temporary, Part-time

Hiring Department:  Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification:  $15/Hour, Part-Time, Temporary, Non-benefited 

Work Schedule:   Monday-Friday, 16 Hours per Week (Specific work schedule to be mutually agreed upon between employee and manager)

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 5PM on the closing date.

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Position Details: 

The purpose of this position is to assist with support to the Deeded Body Program at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences in addition to the undergraduate mission which occurs in Columbia Hall where our secondary cadaver preparation room is located

Preservation (embalming) and storage of donors

• Assist with embalming when needed, adhering to basic embalming procedure.
• Ensure that donors are embalmed proficiently for teaching purposes, with assistance from Manager of Deeded Body Program.
• Ensure donors are properly prepared for storage before classroom use.
• Place donors in storage with inventory update as to location of donor.

Classroom and prep room maintenance.

• Assist with the placement of donors in cremation cartons, cleaning of classroom tables, and placement of new donors in dissection tables.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly morgue. 
• Assist with the maintaining classroom lab supply inventory. 
• Assist with maintaining lab specimens for classes including pro-sections.

Donor preparation and transportation to crematorium.

• Assist with preparation and transportation of donors to the crematorium.
• Validate accuracy of paperwork accompanying donors to the crematorium.

Perform data management duties for Deeded Body Program.

• Assist with receipts of inquiries.
• Assist with communications with interested and registered donors.
• Assist with assignment of registration numbers to donors and documentation of current donor location.
• Verify accuracy of records for donor files in Versatile software system.
• Assist with tasks involved in the triennial interment service.

Competencies Required:

• High level of personal motivation, self-direction, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, and cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Essential that availability be maintained through the months of May, August, and December.
• Strong reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Adaptability to ongoing situations.
• Ability to make decisions based on current circumstances.
• Ability to meet deadlines without direct supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of biosafety procedures.

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Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Completion of science courses.
• Completion of a Human Anatomy course receiving a passing grade (please submit a copy of transcript to verify).
• Successful criminal history records check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Embalming experience.

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North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
 
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