Advanced Anatomist and Technical Specialist

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Laboratory and Technical Support Advisor

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Laboratory and Technical Support Advisor to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering exceptional educational experiences, providing technical support for human anatomy undergraduate classes, and mitigating University-related risks by ensuring safety and hygiene compliance, reporting incidents, and participating in safety audits and training.

Your responsibilities will include preparing anatomical teaching materials, dissections, and the allocation of cadaveric resources and teaching materials while ensuring security processes and regulatory compliance are maintained.

In this hands-on and specialized role, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality anatomical education and laboratory operations through:

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• Dissection and prosection of cadaveric material to create high-quality anatomical specimens for teaching and research">
• Embalming of donor bodies and gross sectioning in preparation for dissection by students and staff">
• Applying specialized specimen preparation techniques, including skeletonization, museum specimen potting, and other preservation and presentation methods as required">
• Maintaining a safe, compliant laboratory environment by developing, reviewing, and following risk assessments and safe work method statements, identifying and reporting hazards and incidents, performing routine lab cleaning and maintenance, supporting regulatory compliance, and meeting workplace safety standards">
• Providing operational support to the Human Bequest Program and assisting with stock control, procurement, and asset management for anatomy and pathology equipment and consumables">

To be successful in this role, you will need:

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• Degree qualifications in human anatomy or a related field, and relevant experience or a combination of experience and education">
• Proven experience and familiarity with equipment utilized in Human Anatomy laboratories">
• Demonstrated experience in anatomy teaching and/or research laboratories with knowledge of related policy and procedures">
• Experience working with human anatomical specimens and preparing anatomical material for teaching purposes">
• Hepatitis B vaccination and demonstrated serology">
• Proven understanding of Work, Health and Safety legislation and its practical application to deliver a safety-compliant work or learning environment">
• SIGNIFICANT organizational, problem-solving, and administrative skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet competing deadlines, and an established record of exercising judgment and initiative in a complex work environment">

As a member of our team, you can expect:

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• A culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth">
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities">
• Generous remuneration package, including up to 17% employer superannuation contributions">
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave, annual leave loading, and 15 days paid sick/carers leave per year">
• Up to 6 months paid parental leave">
• Attractive options for salary packaging">
• Staff study assistance and paid study leave">
• Career enhancement opportunities">
• Fitness Passport">
• Free Employee Assistance Program (coaching and counseling)">
• Well-equipped facilities, including an on-campus childcare center and primary school, cafes, hairdresser, post office, medical center, and gym">

Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a meaningful impact in education and human anatomy. Apply now

Applications close Sunday, September at 11:55 PM AEST.