What is an anatomist and how to become one

Key steps to become an anatomist

1. Explore anatomist education requirements

   Most common anatomist degrees

   Bachelor's

   52.6 %

   Associate

   21.1 %

   High School Diploma

   10.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific anatomist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Medical Research	69.49%
   Social History	30.51%

3. Complete relevant anatomist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New anatomists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an anatomist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real anatomist resumes.

4. Research anatomist duties and responsibilities

   • Manage sample inventory via in-house laboratory information management system (LIMS) and implement additional systems for sample and chemical organization.
   • Ensure QC of all donor sheets to make sure it has all the proper information.
   • Key activities include process chemistry development, synthesis of intermediates, compound purification and structure identification, and comprehensive scientific documentation.
   • Identify biomarkers relevant to various therapeutic indications base on sponsor needs and subsequent sample analysis.

5. Apply for anatomist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an anatomist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams