Pathology Technician Assistant
About The Position
Provides assistance to the pathology and histology teams by performing tasks associated with necropsy prep and procedure support, tissue cabinet organization, tissue and paraffin block bagging and archiving, image downloading and archiving, and laboratory cleaning. Supports and assists the pathology technicians as they perform necropsy procedures including access to tools and supplies, specimen restraint, etc. Assists with and performs necropsy preparation tasks for necropsy procedures, including setting up instruments and stocking necropsy-specific supplies, and preparing forms, documents, and labels. Performs tissue bagging according to established guidelines. Performs downloading, labeling, and archiving of digital and high-resolution x-ray images. Assists with tasks related to tissue cabinet management and tissue movement from necropsy to archiving or shipping. Performs melting, bagging, and archiving of paraffin blocks in Histology according to established guidelines. Performs slide printing in Histology per the Operation & Maintenance of Slide Printer procedure. Maintains a clean, GLP-compliant lab and maintains laboratory equipment according to applicable SOPs. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a biology or other animal science-related field, or completion of related college or technical school coursework is preferred.
- Experience in an animal laboratory and knowledge of research animal physiology is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides assistance to the pathology and histology teams by performing tasks associated with necropsy prep and procedure support, tissue cabinet organization, tissue and paraffin block bagging and archiving, image downloading and archiving, and laboratory cleaning.
- Supports and assists the pathology technicians as they perform necropsy procedures including access to tools and supplies, specimen restraint, etc.
- Assists with and performs necropsy preparation tasks for necropsy procedures, including setting up instruments and stocking necropsy-specific supplies, and preparing forms, documents, and labels.
- Performs tissue bagging according to established guidelines.
- Performs downloading, labeling, and archiving of digital and high-resolution x-ray images.
- Assists with tasks related to tissue cabinet management and tissue movement from necropsy to archiving or shipping.
- Performs melting, bagging, and archiving of paraffin blocks in Histology according to established guidelines.
- Performs slide printing in Histology per the Operation & Maintenance of Slide Printer procedure.
- Maintains a clean, GLP-compliant lab and maintains laboratory equipment according to applicable SOPs.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
