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Laboratory CoordinatorInsideHigherEd • Lawrence, Kansas, United States
Laboratory Coordinator

Laboratory Coordinator

InsideHigherEd • Lawrence, Kansas, United States
21 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position OverviewThis position prepares, maintains, and assists in the human donor acquisition, usage, and dissection procedures required for the Human Anatomy Observation and Human Anatomy Dissection laboratory courses, including overseeing safe use and disposal of biohazardous materials. Laboratory Coordinator works with Laboratory Director, graduate teaching assistants, undergraduate teaching assistants, and other staff as needed, always ensuring compliance with all institutional, local, state and federal regulations of human anatomy laboratories. Laboratory Coordinator also assists Laboratory Director with Human Anatomy Laboratory daily laboratory operations, safety protocols, safety procedures, safety trainings, and supports room, model, donor, and equipment maintenance through the complete process. This position maintains a customer service attitude and interacts with a wide-ranging population.

This Laboratory Coordinator position is a integral supporting role for the successful execution of BIOL 241 : Human Anatomy Observation Lab & BIOL 442 : Human Anatomy Dissection Lab. Job Description 30% - Human Anatomy Laboratory Management

  • Uphold high ethical standards in handling human remains.
  • Maintain confidentiality of student and donor information.
  • Oversee acquisition, preservation, maintenance, and disposal of human donor specimens, including coordinating disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Ensure proper moisture control, storage, and care of anatomical specimens.
  • Maintain chain-of-custody and confidentiality of all human donor records.
  • Support or coordinate aspects of the body donation program, including donor communication, transportation, and disposition.

30% - Human Anatomy Laboratory Operations and Safety

  • Manage daily operations of the gross anatomy lab, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and compliance with institutional, state, and governmental regulations related to anatomical gifts and human donor use.
  • Develop and enforce lab safety protocols, including hazardous waste handling and air quality monitoring.
  • Coordinate with facilities and custodial staff for lab maintenance and ventilation.
  • Act as emergency contact for the lab.
  • Manage lab access, key codes, and security protocols.
  • Ensure completion of required safety training and / or maintain signed documentation (e.g., PPE, bloodborne pathogens, etc.) for students, staff, faculty, and guests in the Human Anatomy Lab.
  • Provide training in lab safety, equipment use, and hygienic practices.
  • Oversee open lab hours and ensure lab access is secure and supervised.
  • Maintain accurate records for human donor usage, injury reports, and lab operations.
  • Assist with departmental reporting as needed.
  • 20% - Inventory and Equipment Oversight

  • Maintain and update inventory of lab supplies, preservation fluids, anatomical models, and dissection tools.
  • Track lab materials and ensure equipment is functional and calibrated.
  • Conduct annual inventory and minor repairs of skeletal collections and models.
  • 20% - Instructional and Technical Support

  • Assist faculty, staff, and students with dissection support and prosection preparation.
  • Coordinate with course instructors on lab scheduling, donor needs, prosection needs, and instructional documents.
  • Guide and supervise student assistants, graduate teaching assistants, and lab users.
  • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in biology, exercise science, or closely related field.
  • One year of relevant work experience managing operations, a facility, or a laboratory that included creating & tracking inventory
  • Previous experience that required speaking in front of groups of people.
  • Previous experience working with Microsoft Office programs.
  • Experience in a gross anatomy laboratory setting as evidenced by application materials.
  • Excellent documentation, organization, and communication skills to a technical and non-technical audience, highly detail-oriented, and able to oversee multiple tasks both short- and long-term, as demonstrated by application materials and during interview.
  • Demonstrated experience working as part of a highly collaborative team as evidenced by application materials.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in biology, exercise physiology, or related field and experience working in or managing a human anatomy lab educating undergraduate students.
  • Previous experience teaching in KU’s human anatomy observation and / or dissection course.
  • Experience managing a team of people or a highly active space.
  • Additional Candidate InstructionsA complete application consists of :

  • resume
  • cover letter
  • list of three professional references
  • Application review begins Monday December 15, 2025. To ensure consideration please apply prior to this date. Contact Information to ApplicantsBrian Ackley

    bdackley@ku.edu

    785-864-5821Advertised Salary Range$50,000Application Review BeginsMonday December 15, 2025Anticipated Start DateTuesday January 13, 2026 Apply to Job

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