AIP Technician Assistant

Position Summary The AIP technician assistant is responsible for laboratory support functions that allow accurate, high quality necropsy/histology study work for rodent and non-rodent safety studies in compliance with the study protocol, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards, animal welfare regulations, and departmental policies/procedures. The pathology data collected and processed on these studies enable candidate selection, first-in-human studies, 13-week studies and early research and target safety and investigative workSupports study set up to prepare for necropsy and histology portions of non GLP and GLP studies.In a structured environment, may train to fully support necropsy and histology techniques as outlined in our SOPs and directed by study protocolsCommunicates with the pathologist and laboratory manager to ensure proper collection, handling and submission of specimens, as well as, proper handling of all supportive documentation, including chain of custody forms for outsourced workEnsures proper use of and preventative maintenance of equipment and laboratory spaceEnsures full traceability of his/her work and of specimens Qualifications Minimum HS degree with 1-3 years of relevant experience ORA.S Degree with 0-2 years of relevant experience (1-3 years of relevant experience preferred)Good Laboratory Practice ProficiencyFoundation in general laboratory skills and processesUnderstanding of standard operating procedures (SOP)Compliance with lab safety and personal protective equipment guidelinesAble to recognize, document, and resolve data errorsAble to multitask while maintaining a high level of efficiency and qualityBasic technical knowledge and/or skills of relevant disciplines (histology, animal science)Hands on experience with one or more of the following technical skillsNecropsy or tissue collectionHistology: microtomy, tissue processing, paraffin embedding, histology slide staining techniquesExperience working in a GLP lab environment.The position requires performing ex vivo work and therefore the colleagues must be able to wear appropriate PPE.They must be able to physically perform the technical procedures that may require lifting, sitting, standing, walking, and bending Benefits Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. 401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.