Assistant Technician (Anatomy Teaching) – 39 weeks per year, pro rata
The Anatomy Teaching Laboratory in the Stopford Building are looking to appoint a term-time only Assistant Technician to support the preparation, provision and safe disposal of human cadavers, anatomical specimens and teaching resources for students studying human anatomy. The Department operates under the strict terms of its Human Tissue Authority (HTA) license, so adherence to rules is an essential attribute.
The role will involve good housekeeping to maintain high levels of cleanliness and a good knowledge and understanding of workplace health and safety. The role will require regular handling of human cadavers and anatomical specimens for class preparation. The postholder will need to be respectful of the deceased and have good customer service skills.
This is an exciting opportunity for a practical, organised hardworking individual who is comfortable working with the deceased and has previous experience working in a clinical, laboratory, mortuary, funeral, post-mortem or similar environment, and has a understand the importance of dignity, confidentiality and accuracy when working with body donors and anatomical specimens.
Please note, this is a technical support role and should not be confused with an Anatomy Demonstrator position.
(Grades 1-5)
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Name: Stephen Lindsay-Smith
Email: stephen.lindsay-smith@manchester.ac.uk
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