This position is responsible for creating prosections and anatomical preparations to increase and improve the existing collection of anatomical specimens in the College of Veterinary Medicine. These positions require dedication, self-motivation to study and to look for resources (although assistance will be provided by Faculty and Staff) and skills to dissect.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Individuals must possess the knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Required Qualifications
Entry Level, Student Technician
Preferred Qualifications
Essential Job Duties
Key Responsibilities
Dissect cadavers from various species as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
Create anatomical models and casts as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare vascular models using different techniques.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in all of the above.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and clean facilities in the multidisciplinary classroom (MDC).
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Work Schedule
Hours will vary M-F, max 20 hours per week
Working at WesternU
We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.
We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally,
- Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.
- Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.
- Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.
- As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.
- WesternU’s core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.
- We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people!
Physical Demands
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?
Yes
If yes, list maximum weight and duration
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to grasp laboratory objects, equipment and animals (if applicable). The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, and smell. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hand and arms, climb and stoop. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close and color vision, depth perception, and manual dexterity.
Describe Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Duties of the Dissector/Prosector are normally performed in a typical office setting. Occasionally the employee is exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in this setting is usually moderate due to telephone calls, office equipment, and normal student traffic.
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Additional Applicant Document
