UNIV Anatomy Laboratory Assistant COM Regenerative Medicine

Job Description Summary

The anatomy laboratory assistant will primarily help the lab supervisor with the maintenance and operations of the main anatomy laboratory as well as the Bioskills laboratory. The time commitment will be an average of 5 hours to up to 10 hours per week depending on the activity level in the two anatomy labs.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Temporary

Cost Center

CC001060 COM REG MED Administration CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-GEN06

Pay Range

37944.00 - 49266.00 - 60690.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

15

Work Shift

Job Description

20% - Washing/drying/cleaning of laboratory items (trays stools instruments etc.)

15%- Emptying all lab biohazard trashcans and dispose of the trash per OSHA regulations

15%- Sweeping and mopping the laboratory floor as needed

10%- Assembling eye protections

10%- Work with neuroanatomy faculty to assist in brain labs

10%- Ordering shelving and organizing the lab resources (gowns gloves shoe covers etc.)

5%- Helping occasionally with workshops (mostly on weekdays but sometimes on Saturdays)

5%- Assist in dissecting prosections for anatomy classes (dissections skills preferred)

5% - Checking the eye wash and emergency showers on a weekly basis

5% - Keeping track of lab supplies inventory and re-ordering when necessary

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and one year work experience in a clinical or research laboratory setting in a health care setting or in a general maintenance or machine shop environment. A bachlors degree in a related scientific discipline may be substituted for the required work experience. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes i.e. spot coolers. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to perform pinching operations. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs. unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects up to 30 lbs. from floor level to height of 72 inches unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects up to 30 lbs. from height of 72 inches to floor level unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects up to 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift and carry objects up to 30 lbs. a distance of five (5) floors and to outlying buildings. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use initially and annually. Ability to work alone in isolated areas such as darkrooms. (Frequent) Additional New Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts as required. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes tools and equipment as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!

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