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Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more.
Primary Purpose
Dissection of human cadavers for the gross anatomy courses offered to NSU MD, Optometry, Dental and Allied Health students.
Essential Job Functions
- Human cadaveric dissection to include regions as directed by College requirements.
- Performs daily inspections of cadaveric specimens in the attempt to control mold, excessive drying and / or other detrimental environmental conditions.
- Maintains lab and common areas, equipment and instruments in a clean, organized, and safe condition including daily and end of semester cleaning.
- Performs general maintenance of gross dissection laboratory cadavers, skeletons, specimens, and equipment.
- Observes safety precautions and wears appropriate personal protective equipment as required.
- Follows all NSU policies and procedures for proper laboratory behavior, handling, storage, and use of cadavers.
- Completes all mandatory training.
- Performs other job duties as assigned or required.
Job Requirements
Resume and cover letter required for full consideration
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of anatomyKnowledge of laboratory practices and procedures, willing to review anatomy materials, be able to follow written / oral instructions and have appreciable hand eye coordination.Must be willing to safely operate and utilize dissection instruments, including sharp objects such as scalpels and power tools.Must have good personal communication skills and the ability to work without direct supervision.Passion for higher education and representing NSU with positivity and professionalism.Maintains a positive, professional relationship with course directors, anatomy teaching faculty, and lab staff.Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.Ability to maintain confidential information.Must be self-motivated, proactive, punctual and reliable.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.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.Required Certifications / Licensures
Required Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Required Experience
Completion of College level Human Anatomy course with a B or higher.
Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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