Lab Assistant

About the role

This is a full-time position in the College of Nursing & Health Professions supporting the Human Gross Anatomy Lab and anatomy instruction within the Health Sciences (HSCI) department. The position combines laboratory operations and instructional support with assigned teaching responsibilities in undergraduate Anatomy & Physiology (A&P) courses. The individual may also provide instructional support or teaching in graduate Physical Therapy (PT) or Physician Assistant (PA) courses, as assigned. Teaching responsibilities include guiding students through laboratory assignments, reinforcing anatomical concepts, and supporting a safe, organized, and effective learning environment. The role is classified as Exempt, grade I, located in University City - Philadelphia, PA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all lab spaces in a “Ready State” for teaching activities: daily inspection, housekeeping, replace paper towels and soap, empty trash, clean sinks and floors.
• Maintain anatomical specimens: ensure specimens are covered/wrapped with wet toweling and stored appropriately; inventory specimens and advise faculty on availability.
• Maintain compliance records for emergency eyewash and shower; maintain Chemical Tracker for all CNHP assigned labs.
• Manage biological waste and sharps disposal; maintain appropriate signage in the lab.
• Assist with laboratory operations and supplies: move human donors between lab and storage, package for removal; supply inventory and ordering (chemicals, cleaning supplies, PPE, tools, office supplies); maintain weekly inventory of disposable supplies and alert leadership of needs.
• Assist with coordination of scheduling classes in the gross anatomy lab, monitor lab calendar, communicate with academic programs.
• Assist faculty with requested teaching support; assist and/or lead teaching activities in assigned labs.
• Prepare identified structures on cadavers, specimens, joint preps and/or models.
• Set up and clean up materials used during each lab; organize supplies, equipment, and teaching models/images in lab spaces and supply closets.
• Dispose of outdated equipment, expired chemicals/supplies, and broken equipment.
• Monitor cooling units and report any issues.
• Coordinate timely disposal of unused cadaveric material as needed.
• Assist with 3D printing lab production of models.
• Teach assigned undergraduate A&P laboratory sections within HSCI.
• Prepare laboratory and instructional materials for lab sessions; ensure materials are returned, cleaned, and stored after instruction.
• Coordinate with other HSCI faculty regarding laboratory assignments, course schedules, learning objectives, instructional materials, and student needs.
• Participate in course-related meetings, instructional preparation, and other teaching activities necessary to fulfill assigned teaching responsibilities.
• As assigned and based on program needs and qualifications, provide teaching or instructional support in graduate PT and/or PA anatomy-related courses.
• Support Lab Leadership in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, and providing day-to-day oversight of work‑study students assigned to the anatomy laboratory per university procedures.
• Support high school and other outreach events involving the anatomy laboratory, including preparation, demonstrations, tours, and student engagement activities.
• Assist with marketing and recruitment activities for undergraduate and graduate programs, including anatomy‑related demonstrations, open houses, admitted‑student events, and other program outreach activities as requested.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in anatomy, anatomical sciences, anthropological sciences, a health‑related field,