Anatomy Laboratory Manager - School of Medicine

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**The last day to submit an application for this position is November 16, 2026, by 11:59pm MST. **

Anatomy Laboratory Manager – School of Medicine

The Anatomy Laboratory Manager coordinates work within the lab under the direction of the Anatomy Laboratory Director and Anatomy Thread Leader. This role ensures excellence in anatomy education, laboratory operations, safety, and stewardship of cadaveric body donors. This position manages various aspects of laboratory function, including instructional support, personnel, facilities, and regulatory compliance, while actively contributing to the medical curriculum through collaboration with faculty.

This position is critical to the success of the School of Medicine, a new organization within BYU. As the school continues to launch and grow, a successful candidate must demonstrate adaptability and a willingness to take on evolving responsibilities and assignments to support its effective implementation and ongoing operations.

What you’ll do in this position:

Instruction & Academic Leadership

• Ensures that dissection, teaching, and laboratory-based assessments are aligned with learning objectives and coordinated with each of the organ system blocks under the direction of the Anatomy Thread Leader and Anatomy Laboratory Director.
• Participates in teaching activities, including dissection, prosection-based instruction, small-group sessions, simulation-based learning, and office hours.
• Oversees the development and quality of prosections and other instructional materials under the direction of the Anatomy Laboratory Director.
• Collaborates with faculty to support the creation and implementation of laboratory assessments, including quizzes, examinations, and practical sessions.
• Oversees the grading of anatomy laboratory assessments and enters student scores into the learning management system under the direction of the Anatomy Laboratory Director.
• Trains and supervises the anatomy laboratory staff (TA’s, etc.) under the direction of the Anatomy Laboratory Director.

Administration & Operations

• Provides day-to-day leadership for anatomy laboratory operations.
• Schedules the anatomy laboratory space, staff, and faculty for all School of Medicine educational activities.
• Ensures efficient workflow and operational support for teaching, research, and cadaver-donor program activities.
• Manages laboratory facilities and their upkeep, including equipment, storage systems, ventilation, and instructional technology.
• Oversees procurement, inventory, and maintenance of consumables, dissection instruments, PPE, preservation chemicals, and teaching resources.
• Oversees the use and maintenance of audiovisual and instructional technology within the anatomy laboratory.
• Assists the Anatomy Laboratory Director with cadaver-donor program operations, including tracking, chain-of-custody documentation, regulatory compliance, and oversight of cadaver-donor delivery, storage, placement, and preparation.
• Ensures the respectful, ethical, and appropriate use of cadaveric donors throughout all instructional activities.
• Prepares the wetting solution used to maintain the cadaver-donors.
• Provides support for the annual body donation memorial service under the direction of the Anatomy Thread Leader and Anatomy Laboratory Director.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensures full compliance with OSHA regulations, chemical hygiene standards, hazardous waste protocols, and institutional safety policies.
• Implements and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety guidelines, and emergency response plans under the direction of the Anatomy Laboratory Director.
• Collaborates with Environmental Health & Safety and Risk Management offices to support institutional safety initiatives.
• Provides training for faculty, staff, and students in safe anatomical laboratory practices and proper use of PPE under the direction of the Anatomy Laboratory Director.
• Conducts routine inspections and maintains documentation to support internal audits and external regulatory reviews.
• Upholds the highest standards of respect, confidentiality, and professionalism in all cadaver donor-related activities.

What qualifies you for this role:

     Required  

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU and the School of Medicine.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (i.e., Anatomy, Human biology, Zoology, Biological sciences, Physiology, etc.), and at least 2 years of experience in anatomical education and dissection.
• Alignment with and commitment to the mission, values, and spiritual aims of Brigham Young University and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Expertise in cadaveric dissection and anatomy laboratory instruction.

     Preferred

• Experience teaching medical students or residents in clinical or academic settings.

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 53

Typical Starting Pay: $75,000-$97,000 annually

The actual compensation offered will take into consideration internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors. Candidates with very significant work-related experience may receive an offer higher than the posted typical range.