Cadaver Training Specialist

Our team is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Cadaver Training Specialist to join our ranks. This key role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• We are looking for someone who can act as on-ground support during cadaveric or sawbones training sessions, ensuring smooth operations throughout the course.
• The ideal candidate will be able to assist faculty and healthcare professionals with the use of lab equipment, ensuring functionality and providing basic troubleshooting when necessary.
• They must also support the safe and efficient cleanup of the lab post-course, including disinfection procedures and proper disposal of biohazard or general waste.
• Adhering to and helping enforce all health, safety, and infection control protocols during workshop execution is crucial.
• The successful candidate will perform post-course checks on instruments, equipment, and consumables to identify items that require maintenance, replacement, or restocking.
• They will document any operational issues or incidents during the session and suggest improvements for future course execution.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and fully operational lab environment always, ensuring it is course-ready and compliant with safety and hygiene standards is vital.
• Manage, clean, and store general and specialist surgical instruments before and after each training session, ensuring all tools are properly accounted for and in working condition.
• Oversight of the servicing and maintenance of lab equipment, including C-arms, surgical drills, suction units is required.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors for timely repairs, calibration, and preventive maintenance.
• Conduct regular checks on all lab tools, machinery, and backup equipment to identify wear, damage, or functional issues and take corrective actions where necessary.
• Collaborate and coordinate the planning and forecasting of consumables/implants and specimens based on the Academy's calendar, considering course-specific needs, participant numbers, and special requests from internal and faculty.
• Monitor inventory levels of consumables, implants, and lab materials to ensure adequate stock is available for upcoming courses.
• Maintain accurate usage logs and documentation of materials used during training sessions to support forecasting, procurement planning, and cost tracking.
• Conduct periodic physical stock counts and reconcile with the digital inventory management system to ensure inventory accuracy and minimize discrepancies.
• Receive, inspect, and process incoming shipments of surgical instruments, consumables, and specimens.
• Organize and document incoming shipments.
• Assist the Procedural Training Manager in maintaining compliance with the Human Tissue License.
• Ensure full compliance with local Singapore health regulations, ethical use policies, and the Human Tissue License, including accurate and secure recordkeeping.
• Maintain proper storage conditions for specimens, including refrigeration units, freezers, and containment systems.
• Monitor temperatures, perform regular checks, and report any anomalies to prevent spoilage or breach of compliance.
• Maintain meticulous logs of specimen usage, tracking documents, and usage logs, ensuring readiness for audits or inspections.
• Coordinate the timely and respectful disposal of specimens following approved procedures, including the cremation process.
• Enforce all health and safety protocols during course execution and in day-to-day lab operations.
• Ensure proper usage of PPE and disposal of biological and general waste.
• Participate in internal safety audits and follow up on corrective actions.
• Report and document any incidents or breaches of safety.

• A diploma or equivalent in a scientific or related discipline is required.
• First Aid Certification, Infection Control Training is a must.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a surgical clinical orthopaedics environment, or equivalent experience working directly with healthcare professionals (HCPs) in a surgical or training setting is essential.
• A strong understanding of regulatory standards and best practices for clinical and lab operations, prioritizing safety, and compliance is crucial.