Anatomical Curator I

Position Description:

Every day, in ways both big and small, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is impacting lives for the better. MCW … changemaking for a healthier Wisconsin.

In the role of a Part-time Anatomical Curator I you will be working in Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Anatomy.

Purpose 

The function of this position is to work in concert with the Anatomical Curator III with operations of the MCW Anatomical Gift Registry/Body Donor Program (Program).  This includes participation in duties required in the MCW morgue, working in conjunction and cooperation with faculty and staff from other departments and institutions to assure that all duties are completed accurately, efficiently, and professionally.  The incumbent is to keep the Program Director and Anatomical Curator III informed on all important issues attendant to the program.

Primary Functions

*Receive, identify, and log in all donated bodies.  Assure that the receiving, blood sampling for infectious disease, and embalming of donors is accomplished in a timely, precise, and professional manner in accordance with established protocols of the Program.

 *Embalm cadavers according to established protocols, preparing them for storage and class or other assignment as designated.  Ensure that all stages of established protocols of the Program are followed.

 *Assure that cremation and final disposition of remains is accomplished in a timely, precise, and professional manner in accordance with the established protocols of the Program.

 *Assure that all required paperwork, donation records, and files are maintained accurately and completed in a timely fashion, following the established protocols of the Program.

*Communicate with donor families and industry partners as needed.

*Keep all work areas clean, neat, and orderly, including monitoring of dissection laboratory as directed by faculty during the academic year. 

*Prepare and disseminate Program Information. 

*Other related duties as may be assigned or required.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Knowledge and ability to embalm and prepare donors for use in educational and biosciences following protocols in place for uniform processes.

Preferred Schedule:

8 hours per week

Position Requirements:

Minimum Required Education:               Associate in Applied Sciences – Funeral Services

Minimum Required Experience:             0 years prior progressive experience

Preferred Education:                             Funerary Sciences

Preferred Experience:                            2 years prior progressive experience preferred

Field:                                                    Funerary Sciences

Certification:                                          REQUIRED:  Current WI Funeral Director’s License

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers   

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area.  MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine.  MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. For more information, please visit our institutional website at https://www.mcw.edu/departments/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion . 

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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