WAE- Cadaver Lab Assistant

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Job Posting Title

WAE- Cadaver Lab Assistant

Position Type

Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)

Department

LSUAM HSE - KIN - Cadaver Lab (Melissa D Thompson (00057676))

Work Location

1250 H.P. Long Field House

Pay Grade

Temporary

Job Description

College of Human Sciences and Education

School of Kinesiology

Cadaver Lab Assistant

• Will provide support and assistance related to the functions of the Rathbone Human Anatomy and Cadaver Lab.
• 95%- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of cadaver tissues for instructional purposes;
• Perform additional dissection work as directed;
• Participate in scheduled lab cleaning and sanitization; and
• Properly handle and dispose bio-hazardous waste according to lab regulation
• 5%- Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree.

Degree substitute- LSU Values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply- a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Additional Job Description

Special Instructions

Please attach resume and official transcripts. Must pass mandatory background check and drug screening.

Skills Needed

Preferred Skills

Posting Date

August 14, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified)

December 14, 2026

Additional Position Information

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N)

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information

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