About this role

The Senior Necropsy Technician will engage in necropsy functions, maintain the laboratory facility/equipment and oversee studies to ensure timely completion of studies. Will serve as mentor and trainer for Necropsy Technician I and II’s and as a liaison between other departments/groups to communicate expectations and business need.

Role Responsibilities

✓Serve as a mentor and trainer for Necropsy Technicians I & II including training records and documentation in Master Control.
✓Advanced euthanasia includes drug administration including but not limited to catheter placement.
✓Advanced prosection of tissues/organs including DRG and spinal cord.
✓Advanced sample collection including urine, blood, CSF.
✓Advanced specialty tissue processing and advanced necropsy procedures. including but not limited to brain and/or eye collection.
✓Data review: daily study data, study books, generating deviations, consult on SOP and protocol review as needed
✓Serve as a point technician on studies to include but not limited to photo management, document generation, pre-initiation meetings, and changes to schedule.
✓Necropsy set up including but not limited to LIMS, paper records, cassettes, and tubes.
✓Recognize and pilot process improvement opportunities and projects.
✓Equipment owner including troubleshooting of necropsy procedures and equipment.
✓Drug calculations and administration.
✓Sample preparation and shipping.
✓Intubation/extubation, induction of anesthesia, and assessing anesthetic depth.
✓Other duties as assigned.

Role Requirements

✓High School Diploma/GED required with a minimum of 3 years of experience or an undergraduate degree with 4 years of experience preferred.
✓LATG certification preferred. Ability to handle common laboratory species.
✓Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office core applications and the ability to learn and use additional applications.
✓Excellent 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 and the ability to efficiently and consistently produce quality tissues/samples to meet protocol endpoints.
✓The ability to efficiently and consistently able to produce high quality tissues/samples to meet protocol endpoints.

Behavioral Expectations

✓Time Management
✓Conflict Resolution
✓Stress Management/Resilience

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 includes 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 ladders 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.