Anatomy Prosector and Surgical Lab Workshop Coordinator

Job title: Anatomy Prosector and Surgical Lab Workshop Coordinator

About the Role The Anatomy Prosector and Surgical Lab Workshop Coordinator supports faculty in the preparation and delivery of anatomical sciences at the graduate and postgraduate levels and coordinates weekend workshops for Continuing Medical Education. The role also contributes to maintaining the Anatomical Donor Program and supports clinical skills training and residency-related workshops.

What You'll Do

• Serve as Anatomy Prosector for the Anatomy Program in the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM).
• Serve as Surgical Workshop Coordinator for Continuing Medical Education courses scheduled through the Anatomy section of the COM Biomedical Sciences Department (primarily weekend workshops).
• Participate in the delivery of the Anatomy for Musculoskeletal Medicine Residency Workshop at the University of New England and Maine Medical Center.
• Assist with maintaining the Anatomical Donor Program, including fresh tissue procurement and Thiel embalming.
• Prosection of anatomical specimens for the body donor laboratory, photographic documentation, and workshops.
• Attend weekly anatomy discipline planning meetings.
• Operate and maintain the C-arm fluoroscope for workshop and classroom activities.
• Attend anatomy laboratory class sessions for the Osteopathic Clinical Skills (OCS) course and weekly course meetings as assigned by the supervisor.
• Assist in the construction, delivery, photography, and grading of the OCS Donor Exam.
• Lead small groups of students in the dissection of anatomical specimens.
• Provide remediation support for medical students in the anatomical sciences as needed.
• Assist in research activities conducted in the anatomy laboratory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a biomedical science discipline with anatomy laboratory experience, or a combination of education and experience that provides comparable knowledge and skills.
• Prior experience in anatomical dissection or instruction.
• Understanding of radiographic imaging is preferred.
• Knowledge of or experience using Adobe programs for image management is helpful.
• Experience maintaining scientific records suitable to support publications and patent applications.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience in laboratory management, including writing standard operating procedures, maintaining work schedules, ordering supplies, and managing inventories, is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to assess situations, anticipate alternate outcomes, and prepare appropriate responses.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate self-motivation, and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Attention to detail and a careful approach to all tasks.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Anatomical Donor Program and Thiel embalming.
• C-arm fluoroscope operation is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $53,000–$58,000 USD per year.
• Benefits include multiple health and dental plans, vision coverage, up to 8% retirement plan match, generous leave time (vacation, sick, personal) and 12+ holidays.
• Educational benefits: UNE tuition waivers for employees and family; 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service.
• 12-month position with Campus: Portland, ME.