Pathology Lab Technician (Full-Time, SeaWorld San Diego)

SeaWorld•San Diego, CA

2d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
Experience with laboratory or animal-related work required. Pathology experience preferred.
1 to 2 years of experience with laboratory or animal-related work required
Able to work without supervision
Must be computer and technology savvy; comfortable with digital medical records, imaging, and proficient in Microsoft applications to work on spreadsheets and/or databases.
Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat.
Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors and cold/heat temperature extremes
Work a flexible schedule/hours based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays
Detail oriented and organized
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Able to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
State driver’s license, proof of insurance, and ability to meet SEA driving requirements
Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis
Communicate professionally and effectively with ambassadors and guests

Nice To Haves

Pathology experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in a biology related field preferred

Responsibilities

Perform gross necropsy exams of terrestrial and marine animals (i.e. birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, invertebrates), including tissue sample collection.
Check-in tissue or biopsy samples, initiate pathology reports, trim preserved tissue into cassettes for histology processing, and perform other tasks needed for diagnoses and/or reports.
Assist in organization and shipping of samples for further processing, and ancillary testing.
Responsible for post-processing samples, for archiving and for formalin disposal.
Document and maintain a pathology image archive.
Assist in the management of the pathology database.
Facilitate pathology evaluations from affiliated facilities in southern California.
Assist in clinical and conservation research project data collection and publication.
Clean and maintain necropsy room, walk-in refrigerator and freezer.
Clean and maintain trimming station, ultralow, freezer and refrigerator.
Clean, use, and maintain necropsy tools, including sharp instruments
Assist with organization and storage of biomaterials from necropsied specimens in refrigerator, freezer, and preserved tissue archives.
Work closely in a team setting with the pathology, veterinary and laboratory teams within the hospital.
Other related duties as assigned by Hospital Manager, Pathologist and/or Veterinarians.