Veterinary Medicine Anatomy Lab Manager in Jonesboro, Arkansas at Arkansas State University

Position #: A02690

Department: College of Veterinary Medicine

Employment Status: Full time (29-40 Hrs)

# of openings: 1

Proposed Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Type of Employment: Staff

Location: ASU-Jonesboro

Closing: 5/12/26
Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

The Veterinary College Lab Coordinator supports the newly established College of Veterinary Medicine (opening Fall 2026) by managing anatomy lab operations, specimen preparation, and educational resources for DVM students, faculty, and research in animal health.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate anatomy lab space, including scheduling, organization, setup, and maintenance for optimal teaching and research use.
• Manage specimen collection, ensuring ethical sourcing and transport.
• Conduct embalming of specimens to preserve anatomical structures for instructional purposes.
• Oversee development of skeletal models for educational purposes.
• Oversee maintenance of equipment, inventory supplies, and documentation; uphold biosafety, OSHA, and institutional standards.
• Assist faculty with lab-based curriculum, student training, and research specimen needs.
• Contribute to instructional delivery of anatomy.
• Assist with outreach tours to high school/junior high students given throughout the year.
• Oversee disposal of tissues and specimens in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Oversee maintenance of cleanliness and function of facilities, equipment, animal storage areas (cooler, freezers, bone room, stalls, embalming room, etc.).
• Supervise anatomy technician(s) and graduate teaching assistants in the anatomy laboratory.
• Ordering and stocking chemicals, cadaver bags, supplies, etc. when needed.
• Manage anatomy lab budget with oversight of lead anatomist.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational abilities for multi-tasking in a fast-paced academic lab.

Commitment to safety protocols, chemical handling, and biosecurity in a research/teaching environment.

Works effectively in a dynamic, collaborative academic environment

Communicates effectively across faculty, staff and students

Proficiency in lab software, Microsoft Office, or record-keeping tools is advantageous.

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Bachelor's degree (MS preferred) in Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Science, Biomedical Sciences, Animal Sciences, Biology, or related field.

Knowledge of veterinary anatomy relevant to domestic animals.

Preferred:

Practical experience in lab coordination, specimen handling and embalming highly desired.

An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

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E-Verify Right to Work:

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