How to Apply
Applicants must submit a current resume and a brief cover letter that includes the following information:
- Availability for the semester for which they are applying
- A list of BIO lab courses they have completed at UM-Flint or equivalent courses from a different institution
Contact information for a Biology faculty member who is recommending them
Job Summary
The Biology Department at the University of Michigan-Flint is seeking motivated students to join our team as Gross Anatomy Prep Attendants to perform prosections on cadaver specimens utilized by students in certain Gross Anatomy lab courses. These courses include: BIO 510, BIO 511, and BIO 634. The prep attendant will work with lab instructors to assign the regions that are to be dissected each week. Individuals serving in this position will report directly to the Laboratory Supervisor with regard to weekly work schedules, which would be determined upon hire. This position is filled on a per semester basis.
Responsibilities*
Prep attendants are responsible for helping the instructor dissect cadavers, setting up and tearing down models, and maintaining the viability of the cadavers. In addition, all prep attendants are expected to:
- Know locations and appropriate usage of all safety equipment
- Follow all departmental safety rules
- Ensure good housekeeping during the lab by doing the following:
- Checking that there are enough quantities of consumable materials
- Making sure that there are no sharps in trash cans
- Filling paper towels and soap dispensers
- Replace scalpel blades and scissors when necessary
- Filling cadaver wetting solution bottles
- Wiping tables, benchtops, and AV equipment
- Ensuring that models, cadavers, and equipment are stored appropriately
- Reporting any broken equipment to the appropriate Lab Supervisor
- Dissect cadavers when given specific directions by Lab Supervisor or instructor
- Maintain cadaver specimen storage
- Prepare lab set ups with the instructor
- Assist with end of semester cadaver packing
- Communicate and schedule lab time with the Lab Supervisor
Required Qualifications*
- Must be a currently enrolled UM-Flint student
- Successful completion and understanding of the course that is being assigned, equivalent experience, or higher-level biology labs
- A demonstrated ability to apply laboratory safety rules
- Recommendation by a Biology Department laboratory instructor and/or staff
Desired Qualifications*
- Excellent communication skills
- Previous experience performing dissections on cadaver specimens
- Ability to troubleshoot issues that may arise in the lab
Modes of Work
Onsite
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.