Health and Human Development Instructional and Classroom Support Technician

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Job Location:

Bellingham, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 4342 - 5836

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Position Title	Health and Human Development Instructional and Classroom Support Technician
About the University	Western Washington University with over 15000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school is nationally recognized for its educational programs students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham Washington a coastal community of 90000 overlooking Bellingham Bay the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver British Columbia. Western has additional sites in Anacortes Bremerton Everett Port Angeles and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes such as being named one of the top public masters-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report. Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success increasing our Washington impact and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship research and creative activity. Westerns greatest strength is the outstanding students faculty staff and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can pursuit of this excellence individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff faculty administration student and external constituents. Further individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic societal environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.
About the Department	The Health and Human Development Department supports Westerns mission which states that together with our students staff and faculty we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women people of color people with disabilities veterans and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.
About the Position	The Health and Human Development (HHD) department seeks an Instructional Lab Technician to primarily focus on supporting the human cadaver program at Western serving as the primary support technician for the procurement care and maintenance of human cadavers. This position will provide instructional cadaver support for courses in Biology (anatomy and physiology) and Kinesiology (functional anatomy and human dissection). In addition the position will provide partial support for non-cadaver labs in HHD and in Psychology including equipment and software maintenance. This position works closely with faculty graduate students and technicians across campus to support the delivery of high caliber laboratory education to undergraduate and graduate students as well as support research excellence at Western. Typical duties include: Procure prosect and maintain human cadavers Maintain and set up materials including preserved organs and laboratory equipment used in Carver cadaver teaching labs Serve on the Cadaver Care and Use Committee and coordinate intercollegiate and community cadaver lab access Supervise and direct undergraduate work-study students and graduate teaching assistants in working with lab equipment as warranted Set-up and breakdown/clean-up of labs often under significant time constraints Maintain clean lab and work areas including necessary hygiene measures Ensure all activities in the labs are consistent with university policies and procedures Assist faculty in development and modification of lab exercises and maintain up-to-date lab manuals and prep notes Serve as Department Safety Coordinator for HHD dept which includes working as liaison between HHD and Environmental Health and Safety and function as frontline staff in working to achieve safety and regulatory compliance within HHD Follow and uphold proper safety protocols Use standard university methods to communicate with faculty staff and teaching assistants Maintain inventory records of all supplies/equipment Follow departmental procedures for ordering all supplies needed for the cadaver labs Provide equipment technical and software support in cadaver labs and equipment and software support in HHD and Psychology labs Support operations in HHD and Psychology Participate in trainings required for employment (technical safety and professional development) The State HR classification for this position is Instructional/Classroom Support Technician 3. For general inquiries contact Sue Hutchings ().
Required Qualifications	Bachelors degree or higher with major study in science and two years of laboratory work experience or equivalent education/experience Experience in handling and /or dissection of human cadavers Proven ability to develop new skills in the use of complex equipment and techniques Capacity to develop the skills necessary to work with human cadavers in an educational environment Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating learning and working environments that are equitable and inclusive of students and employees with diverse cultural backgrounds and social identities. Demonstrated effective communication skills including written oral and interpersonal Basic computer skills including word processing spreadsheet applications and email programs Capacity to develop skills to execute essential position responsibilities Ability to meet multiple deadlines over short time periods Must be able to work standing for up to 6 hours in an 8 hour shift Must be able to utilize step ladders and other moving equipment to transport heavy materials Must be able to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs with or without mechanical assistance Must have or have the ability to obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR/AED certification
Preferred Qualifications	Masters degree in Biological Sciences Kinesiology or closely related field Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a leader in an educational or lab setting Experience as support staff in an educational institution Strong familiarity with educational content in university level Anatomy Physiology and Kinesiology/Psychology labs Knowledgeable in laboratory safety protocols Technical expertise with a range of anatomy physiology and kinesiology/psychology equipment and procedures Experience with lab-based software installation and trouble shooting
Conditions of Employment	All employees must comply with our Immunization policies including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.
Salary	$4342 - $5836/month depending on qualifications and experience
Benefits Information	Benefits Overview for Classified Positions
Bargaining Unit	This position is part of bargaining unit PT and is covered by the collective bargaining agreement with Public School Employees of WWU.
Application Instructions	Application materials should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.
Closing Date Notes	Position open to PSE Dual Career Assistance (DCA) and permanent internal WWU employees (including project); position closes 04/29/2026 at 11:55 pm. PSE candidates will receive priority consideration.

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity compliance with applicable laws WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race ethnicity color national origin age citizenship or immigration status pregnancy use of protective leave genetic status sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status creed religion veteran or military status disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal (including a service animal in training) by a person with a disability or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law in its programs or activities including employment admissions and educational programs. See WWUs Policies onProhibiting Discrimination Based on A Protected Class and Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Sex. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance Title IX and ADA Coordinator Western Washington University Old Main 126 (MS 9021) 516 High Street Bellingham WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay);

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation please contactHuman Resources Disability Services 360.650.3751 or 711 (Washington Relay).

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (The Clery Act). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Westerns campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of Student Life at . The report can be found at: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes a sexual misconduct background check.

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Position TitleHealth and Human Development Instructional and Classroom Support TechnicianAbout the UniversityWestern Washington University with over 15000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school is nationally recognized for its educational programs students and faculty. The campus is loca...

Position Title	Health and Human Development Instructional and Classroom Support Technician
About the University	Western Washington University with over 15000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school is nationally recognized for its educational programs students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham Washington a coastal community of 90000 overlooking Bellingham Bay the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver British Columbia. Western has additional sites in Anacortes Bremerton Everett Port Angeles and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes such as being named one of the top public masters-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report. Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success increasing our Washington impact and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship research and creative activity. Westerns greatest strength is the outstanding students faculty staff and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can pursuit of this excellence individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff faculty administration student and external constituents. Further individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic societal environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.
About the Department	The Health and Human Development Department supports Westerns mission which states that together with our students staff and faculty we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women people of color people with disabilities veterans and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.
About the Position	The Health and Human Development (HHD) department seeks an Instructional Lab Technician to primarily focus on supporting the human cadaver program at Western serving as the primary support technician for the procurement care and maintenance of human cadavers. This position will provide instructional cadaver support for courses in Biology (anatomy and physiology) and Kinesiology (functional anatomy and human dissection). In addition the position will provide partial support for non-cadaver labs in HHD and in Psychology including equipment and software maintenance. This position works closely with faculty graduate students and technicians across campus to support the delivery of high caliber laboratory education to undergraduate and graduate students as well as support research excellence at Western. Typical duties include: Procure prosect and maintain human cadavers Maintain and set up materials including preserved organs and laboratory equipment used in Carver cadaver teaching labs Serve on the Cadaver Care and Use Committee and coordinate intercollegiate and community cadaver lab access Supervise and direct undergraduate work-study students and graduate teaching assistants in working with lab equipment as warranted Set-up and breakdown/clean-up of labs often under significant time constraints Maintain clean lab and work areas including necessary hygiene measures Ensure all activities in the labs are consistent with university policies and procedures Assist faculty in development and modification of lab exercises and maintain up-to-date lab manuals and prep notes Serve as Department Safety Coordinator for HHD dept which includes working as liaison between HHD and Environmental Health and Safety and function as frontline staff in working to achieve safety and regulatory compliance within HHD Follow and uphold proper safety protocols Use standard university methods to communicate with faculty staff and teaching assistants Maintain inventory records of all supplies/equipment Follow departmental procedures for ordering all supplies needed for the cadaver labs Provide equipment technical and software support in cadaver labs and equipment and software support in HHD and Psychology labs Support operations in HHD and Psychology Participate in trainings required for employment (technical safety and professional development) The State HR classification for this position is Instructional/Classroom Support Technician 3. For general inquiries contact Sue Hutchings ().
Required Qualifications	Bachelors degree or higher with major study in science and two years of laboratory work experience or equivalent education/experience Experience in handling and /or dissection of human cadavers Proven ability to develop new skills in the use of complex equipment and techniques Capacity to develop the skills necessary to work with human cadavers in an educational environment Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating learning and working environments that are equitable and inclusive of students and employees with diverse cultural backgrounds and social identities. Demonstrated effective communication skills including written oral and interpersonal Basic computer skills including word processing spreadsheet applications and email programs Capacity to develop skills to execute essential position responsibilities Ability to meet multiple deadlines over short time periods Must be able to work standing for up to 6 hours in an 8 hour shift Must be able to utilize step ladders and other moving equipment to transport heavy materials Must be able to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs with or without mechanical assistance Must have or have the ability to obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR/AED certification
Preferred Qualifications	Masters degree in Biological Sciences Kinesiology or closely related field Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a leader in an educational or lab setting Experience as support staff in an educational institution Strong familiarity with educational content in university level Anatomy Physiology and Kinesiology/Psychology labs Knowledgeable in laboratory safety protocols Technical expertise with a range of anatomy physiology and kinesiology/psychology equipment and procedures Experience with lab-based software installation and trouble shooting
Conditions of Employment	All employees must comply with our Immunization policies including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.
Salary	$4342 - $5836/month depending on qualifications and experience
Benefits Information	Benefits Overview for Classified Positions
Bargaining Unit	This position is part of bargaining unit PT and is covered by the collective bargaining agreement with Public School Employees of WWU.
Application Instructions	Application materials should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.
Closing Date Notes	Position open to PSE Dual Career Assistance (DCA) and permanent internal WWU employees (including project); position closes 04/29/2026 at 11:55 pm. PSE candidates will receive priority consideration.

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