Education Specialist

Duties/Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute bioskills labs, regional education programs, and mobile lab events.
• Schedule courses, workshops, and lab activities while coordinating with internal teams and external vendors.
• Support cadaver labs through setup, execution, cleanup, and clinical assistance during educational events.
• Manage tissue specimen procurement, tracking, storage, and disposition while ensuring compliance with AATB, OSHA, and company protocols.
• Maintain laboratory inventory, capital equipment, PPE, and supplies, including preventative maintenance and vendor coordination.
• Ensure bioskills lab cleanliness, safety, sterilization, and regulatory compliance.
• Operate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, including imaging and sterilization systems.
• Create purchase orders and coordinate vendors to support educational programs and lab operations.
• Provide clinical and operational support during surgeon education events and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Biology, Anatomy, Kinesiology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in lab management, medical education, project coordination, or a related healthcare environment.
• Experience coordinating complex events, labs, or educational programs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Experience working with vendors, regulatory requirements, and laboratory safety practices preferred.
• Medical laboratory or sterile processing certification is a plus.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% and work occasional evenings and weekends.