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Instructional Support Technician

  • Syracuse
  • Allied Health
  • Part-time
  • Opening on: Apr 21 2026
  • Cell & Developmental Biology
  • State of New York
  • Instructional Support Technician, NSSL3
  • 89010
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
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Job Summary:

The Instructional Support Technician's primary responsibility is to work in the Gross Anatomy Lab and Anatomical Gift Program. Responsibilities to include but not limited to: Accepting delivery of donor bodies to the University; Prepare/embalm whole donor bodies and anatomical specimens for teaching, research and transfer to other educational institutions; Prepare donor bodies for transport to crematorium; Withdraw samples from donor bodies for HIV, COVID and Hepatitis B/C testing; Maintain complete and accurate records for Anatomical Gift Program (both paper files and computer database); Prepare and file required documentation with the Bureau of Vital Statistics; Maintain Gross Anatomy Lab and assist with teaching activities in the lab; Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's Degree in Mortuary Science and 4 years of relevant professional experience required. Active NYS Funeral Director's License required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance. Excellent communication skills and ability to handle inquiries in a professional and sensitive manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Mortuary Science and 2 years of relevant professional experience preferred. Previous experience working in an anatomical laboratory setting preferred.

Work Days:

Monday - Friday with possible weekends. This is a part time 20 hours a week position.

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

 

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.              

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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