Necropsy Technician I

NORTHERN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INC dbaNorthernB•Norton Shores, MI

18d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

Nice To Haves

ALAT certification preferred.
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.

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.