Student Lab Technician

Position Overview:

The Anatomy Bequest Program (ABP) is a program within the University of Minnesota Medical School. Established in 1901, the ABP is a whole body donation program that supports medical education and research throughout the state. This position works with decedents and operates as a HIPAA-covered entity. To learn more about the ABP, visit www.bequest.umn.edu. 

ABP is hiring for an ongoing position and must be able to work over the holiday breaks and the summer break. Employees must be able to work at least one 2-hour shift during the week. Employees may be required to work one weekend shift per month. The working hours are between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; and occasional hours outside of the routine hours based on program needs. Employees in this position are designated as essential employees in accordance with the University of Minnesota Administrative Policy: Campus and Building Closing.

This position is based on campus. Per UMN policy, work may be done remotely when appropriate and approved by your manager. All UMN employees are expected to follow applicable public health and safety procedures.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Clean and maintain laboratory spaces, equipment, and lockers
• Wash, dry, fold, and stock laundry
• Assist with course set up preparation
• Assist with tracking anatomical material and donor location
• Prepare donors for final disposition
• Assist with receiving and stocking supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be a registered student of the University of Minnesota, enrolled in a minimum of 6.0 credits during the Fall and Spring semesters
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to perform physical requirements of the position which include assisting team members with moving donor remains at various points in the donation process; ability to lift minimum of 50 pounds and ability to stand for long periods of time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work study
• Experience working with confidential and sensitive data
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience working in Google Workspace with an intermediate level of proficiency; familiarity with databases; experience with virtual meetings
• Basic anatomical knowledge, or prior medical or lab experience

The Anatomy Bequest Program at the University of Minnesota is a whole body donation program. Our purpose is to support medical research and education for health professionals by facilitating the donation process.

You can contribute to medical research and education by gifting your remains through the University of Minnesota Medical School’s Anatomy Bequest Program. Whole body donation supports high quality education for future health professionals and continued advancements in medical care through research.
 

Pay Range: $15.25 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Work Location: On-site

Please visit the Office of Student Health Benefits website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
 

Student workers are eligible to participate in the Student Health Benefit Plan, if they maintain 6 or more eligible course credits within a given semester. The same applies for Undergraduate Students, Graduate Assistants, Residents, Fellows and Interns.

Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota.

Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected].

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