Necropsy Technician I

Job Description
Job Description
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.