Anatomical Specialist

About the role

The Medical Education & Research Institute (MERI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing medicine through the provision of bio-skills lab environments. Based in Memphis, TN, MERI facilitates state-of-the-art, hands-on training and educational events for healthcare professionals across the country and internationally. MERI partners with the Genesis Legacy Whole Body Donation Foundation to support its mission.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process new human donor specimens into the inventory system, documenting relevant anatomical features.
• Operate C-arm (X-ray) machine for processing new donors and assist during educational courses.
• Draw blood samples and order serology testing on all received donors.
• Physically lift and move cadaveric specimens to designated areas to maintain tissue condition.
• Ensure proper transportation and distribution of tissue according to regulatory standards.
• Prepare specimens for courses as directed, including basic exposure, positioning, draping, and disarticulations.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of anatomical specimens and lab equipment for off-site educational courses.
• Support the setup, breakdown, and execution of educational courses as needed.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance of specimens to ensure tissue quality.
• Clean, sterilize, restock, and repack surgical instruments and medical equipment for future use.
• Understand and comply with AATB regulatory standards for anatomical department operations.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No prior experience required, but some clinical experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand documents, write routine reports, communicate effectively, perform calculations, and follow instructions.
• Physical requirements include standing, walking, reaching, lifting up to 100 pounds, and performing repetitive tasks.

Skills

• Read and understand documents.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Communicate effectively in person and small groups.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Use common sense to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Fulfill essential job functions as listed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• Life/ADD, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 5% employer match.
• Other benefits as provided by the organization.

Schedule

The normal work schedule is 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Some overtime and flexible scheduling may be required.