Academic Lab Assistant

Posting Details

About WesternU

As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture.

At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction : a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.

Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one : to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.

Posting Details

Position Title

Academic Lab Assistant

Position Control Number

999045

Type of Position

Staff

Position Status

Full-time

Campus

Western University Campus-Pomona, CA

Position Location

California

Department

1701-College of Veterinary Medicine

Job Summary

The Academic Laboratory Assistant provides technical and non-technical support to the academic labs of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Embalm / harvest, prepare anatomical specimens and provide support for cadaver-based activities. The Academic Laboratory Assistant reports to the Academic Laboratory Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individuals must possess the knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities, including :

1. Good verbal and written communication skills

2. Self-motivation, initiative and able to work independently

3. Ability to interact effectively with faculty, staff and students

4. Ability to work with and around embalmed / non-embalmed animal cadavers and pieces

5. Ability to prioritize workload

6. Must be able to maintain accurate records.

7. Must be able to maintain equipment and supplies related to embalming

Required Qualifications

1. Education : Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

2. Experience : Experience working in an anatomy laboratory or similar laboratory setting and / or academic setting

Preferred Qualifications

1-2 years of direct anatomical laboratory experience

Essential Job Duties

Key Responsibilities

1.Maintains cleanliness and organization of the Multi-Disciplinary Classroom (MDC) and other CVM teaching laboratories, and restocks labs as needed.

Key Responsibilities

2.Provides technical and non-technical support to faculty and staff (including RVTs) that utilize the laboratories of the CVM.

a. Assists faculty and staff with lab set-up, assists during actual labs and tear-down of labs.

b. Assists faculty with preparing specimens for use in anatomy labs.

Key Responsibilities

3. Assists with procurement and storage of laboratory specimens through the WAVE program.

a. Provides transportation for WAVE donations using WesternU CVM vehicle.

b. Maintains freezer and refrigerated storage of specimens in an orderly fashion.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical and non-technical support to faculty and staff (including RVT's) that utilize the labs of the CVM

a. Assist faculty and staff (including RVT's) with labs, set-up, assist during actual labs and tear-down of labs.

b. Assist faculty with preparing specimens for use in labs

Key Responsibilities

Assists with other duties and tasks as assigned by the Academic Laboratory Manager.

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Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM, however whenever applicable weekends and overtime may be required

Working at WesternU

We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and / or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.

We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally,

• Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.
• Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.
• Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.
• As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.
• WesternU's core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.
• We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people!

Expected Pay Scale

Minimum

$17.50 Hourly

Maximum

$18.88 Hourly