Laboratory Technician, Necropsy - AZ - College of Veterinary Medicine

Midwestern University • Glendale, AZ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician - Necropsy is responsible for the day-to-day operations on the postmortem floor in the veterinary pathology facility. Activities will include active participation in necropsy procedures, maintaining the necropsy laboratory and equipment, and communication and coordination with pathology faculty, case submitters, veterinary students, histology laboratory personnel and other Midwestern University employees. This job will require excellent verbal and interpersonal skills, physical ability to move various animal remains, willingness to abide by laboratory health and safety standards and protocols, and a willingness to be flexible and adaptable to organization growth and changes. This position will report to the Manager of Diagnostic Pathology Center (DPC).

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and have regular, predictable, in-person attendance.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required with 3-5 years of related experience, or this individual may have an Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years of related experience.
• Related experience will include laboratory, surgical, medical, pathology, or anatomy experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as experience with electronic medical records (EMR) software, are important.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must become proficient with an integrated hospital management system, previous experience is desirable.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a pathology setting is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with large and small animal post-mortem examinations (necropsies), including unloading and movement of carcasses, assisting students and faculty during necropsy procedures, which may include dissection, record data and findings, and assisting with photography.
• Sample collection, maintaining inventory, and shipping and archiving samples as needed.
• Upload case photos and patient records into the Harvest Orchard system.
• Routine necropsy area and equipment cleaning, decontamination and maintenance, trouble shooting, and working with the Manager of DPC and facilities on larger projects.
• Participation in laboratory meetings and team planning.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance.
• We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account.
• We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days.
• We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program.
• Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED