About this role

Role Summary

The Necropsy Technician I will be engaged in necropsy support such as set up, perfusion, prosection, preparation of tissues/organs/samples, tissue trimming, tissue/organ accountabilities and maintaining necropsy equipment. The Necropsy Technician I will also be involved in assisting with sample management.

Role Responsibilities

✓Basic perfusion and prosection of tissues and organs. Tissue accountability, trimming, and weighing.
✓Sample Management
✓Necropsy study set up including but not limited to data sheet creation, cassette, and tube labeling.
✓Use of Necropsy equipment including down draft tables, bone saw, and balance.
✓Basic euthanasia
✓Basic sample collection
✓Waste management and laboratory maintenance.
✓Data collection
✓Stocking standard necropsy supplies.
✓Preparation of solutions and fixatives.
✓Assist with necropsy data review.
✓Intubation/extubation, induction of anesthesia, and assessing anesthetic depth.
✓Drug calculations and administration including intramuscular and subcutaneous.
✓Introduction to point technician duties.
✓Other duties as assigned.

Role Requirements

✓High School Diploma/GED required. Undergraduate Degree in animal or life sciences preferred.
✓Minimum of 1 year experience with High School Diploma/GED or 6 months of experience with undergraduate degree preferred.
✓ALAT certification preferred.
✓Proficient with Microsoft Office core applications and the ability to learn and use additional applications.
✓Good written and oral communication skills.
✓Basic understanding of laboratory operations and data collection, knowledge of GLP’s and other federal regulations relating to the care and handling of laboratory animals.
✓Basic understanding of study design and protocols.

Behavioral Expectations

✓Coachability
✓Self-Motivation
✓Adaptability/Flexibility

Special Requirements

✓This role works predominately in a laboratory setting. There will be exposure to animal pathogens and chemicals. There will be handling of and/or exposure to animal tissues and zoonotic organisms.
✓Ability to don and wear personal protective gear, including N95 masks and respirators.
✓Physical activity including lifting (up to 50lbs), carrying (up to 40lbs for up to 50 feet), pushing/pulling (up to 75lbs force), reaching, gripping/pinching, standing and ascending ladder without restriction.
✓Ability to spend most of the day standing or walking.
✓Ability to work beyond typical work schedule including but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts with short notice.