Anatomy Technician

General Purpose

The Department of Biomedical Sciences is responsible for delivering professional and specialist education and research training in seven main research fields: Reproductive Biology and Development, the Cellular and Molecular Basis of Health and Disease, Biomedical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Neuroscience, Cancer Biology, Cardiovascular Physiology, and Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Biology. The Anatomy technician is responsible for practical student laboratory preparation, assisting with student-centred learning, providing departmental technician support and managing teaching materials, resources, and equipment in anatomy. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide formal laboratory instruction for Veterinary Anatomy, VETM*3070, and Biomedical Comparative Anatomy, BIOM*3010.  Responsible for the technical needs associated with these courses and contributing to their instruction. 

• Manage activities related to the Anatomy Laboratory, a facility heavily involved in experiential learning of veterinary and senior undergraduate students.  The incumbent will: be involved in acquiring and embalming animal cadavers for use in anatomy and pathology related courses; serve as a technical advisor for veterinary and comparative anatomical instruction, and related research needs; be involved in training, due diligence and safety oversight; maintain, repair, and source laboratory equipment; be responsible for sourcing, ordering, and maintaining an inventory of laboratory consumables for the smooth running of the facility, and for cost recovery (as required) for these activities. Coordination of specimen shipment for Anatomy and Pathology labs to Lakehead University. 

• Maintain and support the teaching and reference specimen collection known as the Anatomical Reference Collection (ARC), currently numbering some 1400 specimens. Curating, expanding, and maintaining the ARC.  The incumbent will be involved in tracking loans, making repairs, and acquiring new materials for use in teaching and research.  

Requirements

• Master's Degree related to anatomy plus two to three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.   

• Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification
• WHMIS Certification

• Superior communication skills to allow the dissemination of technical concepts and procedures to a diverse group of trainees. 

• The ability to work independently and take responsibility for decision-making within the Anatomy Laboratory. 

• Strong computer skills associated with word processing and spreadsheet programs 

• Tact and diplomacy are required for day-to-day interaction with students, faculty and staff; especially when difficult situations arise. 

• Proficiency and knowledge of one or more anatomy-related disciplines (e.g., gross anatomy, microscopic anatomy/histology), with the ability to communicate well and present information in a coherent manner to students, thus facilitating their comprehension. 

• A practical/working knowledge of anatomy techniques.