Research Specialist III

Tulane University • Covington, LA

5d

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.

Candidates must be able to complete and pass the required occupational health screening referenced in the University's Animal Handler Health Surveillance Program annually if they have contact with or exposure to animals or animal tissues. Selected candidates in such roles must complete and pass a background check and occupational health screening as a condition of employment. Drug screening is also required for identified jobs and, if applicable, will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment.

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer. The university provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process.

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.
• For incumbents who have contact with or exposure to animals or animal tissues: ability to complete and pass the required occupational health screening annually.
• For selected candidates in roles involving contact with or exposure to animals or animal tissues: pass a background check and occupational health screening; pass a drug screening when required for the identified job.

Responsibilities

• Manage 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