Laboratory Assistant

Overview

The Laboratory Assistant supports the daily operation of the Cell and Molecular Physiology lab and provides hands-on support for anatomy education, including cadaver preparation, prosection, laboratory and classroom setup, specimen storage, record-keeping, and management of dissection supplies and equipment. The position works closely with faculty, staff, and graduate students in a demanding academic environment and requires professionalism, discretion, and sensitivity when working with human donors and laboratory users. The successful candidate must be able to work independently, follow and communicate detailed instructions delivered by voice, writing, and diagrams in the English language, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain a high level of attention to detail. The position involves extended periods of standing and working in surgical PPE, exposure to chemicals and refrigerated environments, and physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 75 pounds and moving heavy equipment and donor beds. Training will be provided for prosection and specialized laboratory equipment. Above all, the Laboratory Assistant is expected to treat both living and deceased laboratory users with care, dignity, and respect.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the anatomy laboratory: Perform day-to-day cleaning, maintenance, and preparation of the laboratory, including the respectful and appropriate preparation of human cadavers for anatomical study. Manage laundry and ensure adequate supplies of gloves, instruments, PPE, and other dissection materials are available for students and staff.

• Prepare teaching spaces and materials: Set up module rooms and instructional materials for neuroanatomy sessions held throughout the building, ensuring rooms are fully prepared and equipped before each session.

• Maintain cadaver records and storage: Assist the Anatomy Lab Director with the proper storage, organization, tracking, and record-keeping of human cadavers and related documentation.

• Support faculty activities: Assist faculty with the preparation and maintenance of prosections and other anatomical specimens used for teaching.

• Maintain focus and professionalism: Work independently with sustained attention to detail, remaining focused on assigned responsibilities and minimizing distractions during work hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree in biology, anatomy, health sciences, or a related field preferred.

• Previous experience in an anatomy, biology, medical, cadaver, or laboratory setting preferred.

• Ability to work respectfully and professionally with human cadavers and anatomical specimens.

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to follow laboratory safety and sanitation procedures.

• Ability to manage supplies, maintain accurate records, and support laboratory operations.

• Ability to perform hands-on and physically demanding tasks, including cleaning, laundry, specimen preparation, and moving laboratory materials.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with faculty, staff, and students.

• Strong communication, reliability, professionalism, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to remain focused and attentive while performing detailed and routine tasks.

Minimum Salary

USD $24.00/Hr.

Maximum Salary

USD $30.00/Hr.

New York Medical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees* which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans

• Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

• Dependent Care and Transit Programs

• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short-term and Long-term disability programs

• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

• New York Medical College Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

• Legal plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Early-Release Fridays (October - March)

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave

• Annual Holiday Schedule

*Members of the 1199 SEIU and 32BJ unions may participate in some of NYMC’s voluntary benefits, but they participate in separate Health and Welfare benefit programs.

New York Medical College (NYMC), a member of Touro University, is a health sciences College whose purpose is to educate clinical and public health professionals as well as researchers, to conduct biomedical and population-based research. Through its faculty and affiliated partners, the College engenders a diverse and inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of excellence, scholarship and professionalism.

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, [email protected] (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at [email protected] and 646-565-6000 x55330.

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Job Locations US-NY-Valhalla

Requisition ID 2026-13651

Position Type Per Diem

Schedule Shift 1

Hours Per Week 1

Travel None

Category Research

FLSA Status Non-Exempt