Anatomy Technician, Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University 

 

Work type: Regular Full-Time  

Location: Glassboro, New Jersey    

Categories: School of Veterinary Medicine  

  

Position Summary:  

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University invites applications for the position of Anatomy Technician. The successful candidate will join our team of professionals to develop and deliver anatomy instruction to veterinary students at the veterinary teaching facility currently under construction on the Rowan West Campus in Mullica Hill.  The primary duties of the anatomy lab technician will include the operation, maintenance, and technical support for instructional activities in veterinary anatomy.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Coordination of the cadaver/animal body donation program. 

Preparation of teaching models and specimens including cadaver preparation/embalming. 

Set up and break down of each laboratory teaching or examination session which may require lifting up to 50 pounds or carrying up to 40 pounds. 

Maintenance of inventory and purchasing of learning materials, instruments, equipment and supplies. 

Preparation of chemical solutions for the preservation of specimens. 

Enforces compliance with all standard operating procedures (SOPs) in the laboratory. 

Maintains records in compliance with Environment and Health Safety policies and regulations. 

Perform other duties, responsibilities, or special projects as assigned.  

Required Qualifications:  

A high school diploma and one year’s relevant experience with animals in a professional setting. 

Basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Excel. 

Experience working in a team environment. 

Have excellent oral and written communication skills. 

Have strong organizational and problem-solving skills. 

Preferred Qualifications:   

Prior experience with anatomy dissection, medical terminology, and embalming cadavers 

Note: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.  

Information about the institution:   

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here.   

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine is located on the Glassboro, New Jersey west campus, 22 miles southeast of Philadelphia. The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine plans to admit its first class of DVM students in 2025, pending accreditation approval. Facilities will include an academic teaching facility aimed at the delivery of pre-clinical training, a small animal teaching hospital, and a research facility.    

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.    

As a state public University, Rowan employees are eligible to participate in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. More information on this program is available at https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.    

Please Note: Position posting will be active until the job is filled.