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INTEGRATED LABORATORY SYSTEMS LLC
Necropsy Technician
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What they do
A Histotechnologist or Histotechnician works in a medical laboratory and prepares samples of human or animal tissue for examination under a microscope.
$58,476 / year median in North Carolina
+15% projected growth
Job Description
The Necropsy Technician I assists with the preparation and in performing all necropsy functions in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and company regulations. They will also provide support in histology processes striving to sustain the highest quality results. To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the knowledge, skills, and abilities identified below and perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily, either with or without reasonable accommodation. The below is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job's performance and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. Essential Responsibilities Prepare for upcoming studies or projects Necropsy
- tissue identification; dissection according to SOP Conduct organ weights Electronic data entry with gross lesion description Animal euthanasia Trimming
- tissue identification; trimming per SOP and NIEHS guidelines Embedding
- per SOP; use of tissue processors Data documentation and QC per GLP guidelines Ability to train and work on cross-department tasks relating to in vivo toxicology and histology Additional Responsibilities Bag and store tissues Tissue Change-outs Work in a team environment with a professional and positive attitude Other duties as needed
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Education:
H.S. diploma or equivalent B.S. degree in Biology or related fieldExperience:
≥ 3 years in a GLP laboratory facility ≥ 1 year in a GLP laboratory facilitySkills:
Experience with animal tissue Good organizational skills Excellent communication skills Preferred Qualifications Experience with Provanits (or other electronic data recording programs) AALAS or ASCP certifications ( i.e. LAT or HT) Working Environment Primarily laboratory/animal facility (respirator, safety glasses, lab coat, shoe covers, head cover, and gloves, as needed) Occasional office work Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work required- This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience.
- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!