Job Description

Anatomy Laboratory Assistant

PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Anatomy Laboratory Assistant is responsible for designing, implementing and coordinating gross anatomy and neuroanatomy laboratories in accordance with course, departmental and college objectives.

NATURE OF WORK: This position reports directly to the Chair of Body Bequeathal program. The Anatomy Laboratory Assistant works in collaboration with faculty, simulation attendants and laboratory teaching staff. This person will be required to liaise regularly with the Saskatoon Campus Anatomy Lab staff to coordinate movement of specimens between campuses and to ensure continuity with anatomy lab activities. This person will be responsible for the health and safety of other workers and students in the class labs. Considerable discretion is required as this individual is privy to and works with confidential student information. The individual in this position must effectively exercise professional judgement to deal with emerging and unpredictable events which could impact the department - faculty, support staff, graduate students, undergraduate students and student services and programs.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide lab demonstration in Gross Anatomy, Neuroanatomy and Microscopic Anatomy.
• Provide assistance with biology laboratory work and class assignments through direct student interaction and through email.
• Prepare and maintain human prosected specimens for Human Anatomy and Neuroanatomy courses.
• Assist in preparing and marking the practical exams as well as delivering lab tutorials to all anatomical courses for first year medicine, dentistry, and physical therapy students as well as anatomy and neuroanatomy courses taught to Graduate, Kinesiology, and Arts and Sciences students.
• Become familiar with and comply with all college policies and procedures
• Become familiar with the body bequeathal program and advocate to maintain integrity and dignity of specimens while labs are in session.
• Become familiar with and comply with all SHA policies and procedures as they relate to operation of the lab and Regina campus.
• Maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for meeting learning objectives.
• Ensure effective use of people, materials and equipment to minimize financial expense of anatomy lab operation.
• Be approachable and clear in student expectations.
• Assist faculty, students, and staff to follow safe lab practices as set out by the university, provincial, and federal governments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Medical Doctor (MD) degree from a Medical school in Canada or the USA or Medical Doctor Degree from schools accredited and recognized by the World Health Organization. Additional anatomy-related degrees will be an asset.

Experience: This position is intended for a recent medical graduate whose career development would benefit from a period of intensive exposure in human anatomy prior to or during specialty training. Experience working in diverse and inclusive environments is required.

Skills: Effective interpersonal, communication and organizational skills is are required. The ability to work independently, collaboratively or as part of a team with other laboratory staff is imperative. Working with confidential student information in a discreet manner is essential to the position, as is the ability to interact with persons at all levels of the Department from faculty and staff, to graduate and undergraduate students.

Department: College of Medicine
Status: Permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Shift: Varies
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $49,301.00 - 77,033.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Instructional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1
Posted Date: 7/19/2023
Closing Date: 8/9/2023 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where \'Yes\' is indicated below. Further information is available at:

Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
Driver\'s License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan\'s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the M\xc3\xa9tis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and M\xc3\xa9tis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

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