Associate Pathology Tech

Job Description

Supports or independently performs necropsy procedures, including complete necropsies and perfusion procedures. Assists and performs routine gross examination as required by GLP standards, and performs accurate and timely record keeping. Assists in coordinating and performing the shipping of all pathology related specimens to the appropriate designated facility. Performs thorough recordkeeping of shipping and receipt logs. Performs tissue trimming according to established guidelines. Performs photography and high-resolution x-ray imaging and film developing. Maintains proficiency in all appropriate designated departmental SOPs with knowledge of lab processes. Assists in the review of protocols that include pathology services, and assists with modifying pathology-related SOP’s. Maintains a clean, GLP-compliant lab and ensures all logbooks are reviewed and correct. Maintains laboratory equipment according to applicable SOPs. Performs calibration or validation activities to specialized equipment.

Qualifications & Technical Competencies

• Associate or Bachelor degree or equivalent in Biological Sciences or related discipline; or a minimum of two years’ experience in a laboratory environment and AALAS assistant laboratory animal technician (ALAT) certification, or certification candidate for achievement within six months.
• Experience in a GLP, nonclinical pathology environment is preferred.

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and work/type at a computer.
• The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, and is occasionally required to use large and small hand-held cutting tools to perform large and small, sometimes meticulous, incisions and cuttings as appropriate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Employee may be required to view computer monitors and stand for extended periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Pay

Compensation Target: $24.00
Compensation Grade Range: $18.32 - $35.82 Hourly
Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.