Necropsy Technician (All levels)

About the role

To provide high quality and timely processing of pathological specimens through gross examinations, necropsies, tissue trimming and tissue processing as specified in company protocols and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Train and become fluent on core SOPs
• Necropsy Organ weighing
• Bone marrow smear preparation
• Tissue trimming
• Decalcification
• Use of an Electronic Data Capture System (EDCS)
• Heat sealing
• Archiving Quality check (QC) review
• PA I will train on becoming a Lead Study Technician (LST)
• Reviewing protocols for correctness
• Attendance in protocol reviews, pre-necropsy meetings and departmental meetings
• Complete study set-up
• Maintaining necropsy suites, including other Pathology lab areas
• Maintaining instruments and equipment
• Maintaining facility records (i.e., fridge/freezer storage records, wet room storage records, equipment use logs)
• Absisting with chemical management by maintaining stock and working solutions
• Absisting with waste management
• Ordering and stocking
• Specialized necropsies and tissue trimming procedures as required by protocols
• Fetal reproductive necropsies

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) preferred; Associates degree or additional work experience acceptable
• 6 months to 1 year biological science or laboratory related work if B.S. or B.A. degree requirement not met
• Working knowledge of anatomic biology
• Basic computer skills, MS Office Suite required
• Proficiency in English including speaking, reading, and writing
• Advanced Math skills specifically that apply to scientific data
• Aptitude for pathology and histology techniques
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills, Strong attention to detail
• Participation in company On-Call policy
• Continual GLP training

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) preferred; Associates degree or additional work experience acceptable
• 6 months to 1 year biological science or laboratory related work if B.S. or B.A. degree requirement not met

Skills

• Working knowledge of anatomic biology
• Basic computer skills, MS Office Suite required
• Proficiency in English including speaking, reading, and writing
• Advanced Math skills specifically that apply to scientific data
• Aptitude for pathology and histology techniques
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills, Strong attention to detail

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

Details TBD

Company Information

Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives.