Anatomical Gift Program Specialist

Major Responsibilities

• Independently manage and maintain daily operations of the human gross anatomy lab (Anatomy Resource Center), including facilitating the movement of human cadavers in and out of the Anatomical Gift Program, cleaning and stocking of supplies.
• Oversee Anatomy Resource Center activities including daily schedule, ensuring proper safety protocols and interactions with faculty, staff and Center users.
• Screen and accept human anatomical donations for the Anatomical Gift Program which require interaction with funeral homes, attorneys, and family and friends of the deceased.
• Manage and maintain regulatory documentation of all activities in the Anatomy Resource Center and ensure compliance with all relevant federal and state laws.
• Maintain inventory records which correlate with an anatomical database.
• Perform general duties in support of the Anatomical Gift Program; such as, clean the lab and dispose of hazardous materials appropriately.
• Carry a pager for 24/7 contact when a donation has come available and arrange appropriate pager coverage when not available.
• Ensure proper communication with potential donors, donor families, funeral homes, health care professionals, and medico-legal authorities.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited school of funeral service
• 3 years of experience in a trainee role or equivalent experience
• Massachusetts license for embalming or qualified for license in Massachusetts
• Physical ability and stamina to perform strenuous maintenance duties and transfer heavy loads
• Knowledge of biological, chemical, medical, psychological and business principles
• Computer literacy to assist in maintaining records
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience with multitasking in a fast paced environment
• Must maintain confidentiality of all donor related information and program operations, and handle responsibilities ethically