Willed Body Program Manager

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX

Location: Lubbock, TX
Categories: Administration and Management
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: May 07, 2026

Job Description:

Willed Body Program Manager

Description

Willed Body Program Manager
Lubbock
44716BR

Position Description
Develops and facilitates the operational procedures for the Willed Body Program (WBP) donor intake, preparation (anatomical embalming), storage, cremation, and disposition. This employee will ensure the integrity of the Institute of Anatomical Sciences and the Willed Body Program are safeguarded through operational procedures that adhere to the State Anatomical Board of Texas and TTUHSC regulations governing the operations of a Willed Body Program, as well as provide support and guidance to the TTUHSC's teaching and research missions. This employee will provide adequate oversight of the preparation and storage facilities while monitoring cadaver material and maintaining all associated files. The Willed Body Program Manager will support the operations and activities of the Willed Body Program. This position reports directly to the Willed Body Program Director.

Major/Essential Functions

Maintain strict confidentiality
Transports cadavers to approved teaching, training, and research facilities
Conducts skilled technical work through embalming and preparation of cadaver doors
Administer/performs the cremation process for the disposition of cadaveric materials
Prepares cadavers and anatomical specimens for teaching, training, and research purposes
Assures Willed Body Program supply inventory is procured and ready for use
Ensures, develops, and oversees accurate record keeping of cadavers, use, cremation, and return
Maintains a safe microbial environment within the embalming, cremation, and cadaveric storage areas and anatomical labs
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies and procedures for use of anatomical specimen and anatomical space
Monitors, administer, and practice safe/universal precautions for personal and environmental microbial control (sterilization and disinfection)
Monitors, administers, and maintains a safe microbial environment within the anatomy lab, preparation, and storage areas using mechanical, physical, and chemical methods
Coordinates and oversees specimen preparation for transfers, teaching, training, and research purposes
Develop processes and oversees the anatomical cadaveric specimen inventory
Maintains close communication with the IAS team
On-call as scheduled - day, night, weekends, holidays
Keeps accurate records of cadavers and their final disposition
Ensures the Willed Body Program meets all requirements of the Texas Funeral Service Commission and is always prepared for unannounced state inspections
Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies and procedures including OSHA regulations
Maintain strict confidentiality
Transports cadavers to approved teaching, training, and research facilities
Conducts skilled technical work through embalming and preparation of cadaver doors
Administer/performs the cremation process for the disposition of cadaveric materials
Prepares cadavers and anatomical specimens for teaching, training, and research purposes
Assures Willed Body Program supply inventory is procured and ready for use
Ensures, develops, and oversees accurate record keeping of cadavers, use, cremation, and return
Maintains a safe microbial environment within the embalming, cremation, and cadaveric storage areas and anatomical labs
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies and procedures for use of anatomical specimen and anatomical space
Monitors, administer, and practice safe/universal precautions for personal and environmental microbial control (sterilization and disinfection)
Monitors, administers, and maintains a safe microbial environment within the anatomy lab, preparation, and storage areas using mechanical, physical, and chemical methods
Coordinates and oversees specimen preparation for transfers, teaching, training, and research purposes
Develop processes and oversees the anatomical cadaveric specimen inventory
Maintains close communication with the IAS team
On-call as scheduled - day, night, weekends, holidays
Keeps accurate records of cadavers and their final disposition
Ensures the Willed Body Program meets all requirements of the Texas Funeral Service Commission and is always prepared for unannounced state inspections
Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies and procedures including OSHA regulations

Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of mortuary sciences and five (5) years of anatomical embalming experience. A current Texas Funeral Director and Embalmer's License, a current Crematory Operator License and a current Texas Driver's License. Knowledge of current rules and laws governing the death care industry in the State of Texas as put forth by the Texas Funeral Service Commission. Knowledge of State Anatomical Board of Texas Rules, Principles and Practices.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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Willed Body Program Manager