Anatomy Technician

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

**Date Posted**:03/03/2023
**Req ID**: 30073
**Faculty/Division**: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
**Department**: Division of Anatomy
**Campus**: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
**Position Number**: 00053604

**Description**:
**About us**:
Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.

**Your opportunity**:
The Division of Anatomy in the Department of Surgery, does world-class research and innovative teaching. The Division has research strengths in regenerative medicine, neuroscience and clinical anatomy incorporating the latest technologies and methodologies to address the fundamental biology of cells and systems. Our foundational anatomicaland science teaching is focused on excellence and innovation. We have exceptional state-of-the-art laboratory facilities that offer hands on learning opportunities using human cadaveric specimens generously donated to our Willed Body Program, which is one of the largest body donation programs in Canada. Overall, the robust research and teaching in the Division offers an outstanding opportunity to train students in the critical understanding of body structure and function.

The role of Anatomy Technician supports the preparation and maintenance of anatomical specimens for teaching and display (prosections) in the Division of Anatomy, Department of Surgery. Serving as a technical resource on laboratory protocols, experimental procedures, equipmentand an anatomy resource, you will maintain teaching labs and provide assistance with demonstration and instruction in the laboratory setting.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- In collaboration with staff and course instructors and according to course schedules, setting up and maintaining teaching labs, aiding in the set-up of and remove of practical examinations
- Prepare detailed anatomical prosected specimens for use in teaching labs and exams
- Maintain teaching and examination specimens collection
- Providing detailed explanations by demonstrating human anatomy and prosection to students and staff
- Ensuring the safe handling of human material, specialized equipment and materials
- Serving as an anatomy resource on laboratory protocols and experimental procedures
- Collecting data
- Assessing and selecting methods of data collection and analysis for research projects

**Essential Qualifications**:

- Bachelor of Science Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience. Masters degree in Science is considered an asset.
- Minimum two years of related experience
- Experience with cadaveric dissection and prosection
- Strong knowledge of human anatomy, neuroanatomy
- Must have strong attention to detail in dissection
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Accurate record keeping skills
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Must be able to lift 100lbs occasionally and 20lbs frequently

**To be successful in this role you will be**:

- Articulate
- Communicator
- Meticulous
- Organized
- Problem solver
- Team player

**This is a term position of 1 year.**

**Closing Date**: 03/17/2023, 11:59PM ET
**Employee Group**: USW
**Appointment Type**: Grant - Term
**Schedule**: Full-Time
**Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone**:
**Job Category**: Administrative / Managerial
**Recruiter**: Amanda Di Fonzo

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