Research Specialist III

Tulane University • Covington, LA

3d

About The Position

Manage the daily operations of the Necropsy Core and its technical personnel. Coordinate with Core and Affiliate scientists to schedule project necropsies and develop collection protocols. Coordinate with the Division of Veterinary Medicine to schedule colony necropsies and tissue collections for the Tissue Distribution Program. Assist with and conduct post-mortem examinations on non-human primates and other laboratory animals; write reports; pack and ship biological specimens to investigators; inspect and maintain equipment and the environment in necropsy suites; order and stock supplies; and maintain computerized records and logs of banked tissues.

The position involves contact with or exposure to animals or animal tissues. Incumbents must successfully complete the required annual occupational health screening under the University's Animal Handler Health Surveillance Program. Selected candidates must also pass a background check and occupational health screening as a condition of employment; drug screening is required for identified jobs and, when applicable, occurs after a conditional offer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Medical Laboratory Certification.
• At least 5 years of experience as a necropsy technician.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple assignments.
• Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to successfully complete the required annual occupational health screening for animal handlers.
• Selected candidates must pass a background check and occupational health screening; drug screening is required for identified jobs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the Necropsy Core and its technical personnel.
• Coordinate with Core and Affiliate scientists to schedule project necropsies and devise collection protocols.
• Coordinate with the Division of Veterinary Medicine to schedule colony necropsies and tissue collections for the Tissue Distribution Program.
• Assist with and conduct post-mortem examinations on non-human primates and other laboratory animals.
• Write reports.
• Pack and ship biological specimens to investigators.
• Inspect and maintain equipment and the environment in necropsy suites.
• Order and stock supplies.
• Maintain computerized records and logs of banked tissues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level