Anatomic and Investigative Pathology (AIP) Technician

Society for Conservation Biology; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Groton seeks an Anatomic and Investigative Pathology Technician to perform high-quality necropsy and histology work for safety studies. The role involves compliance with SOPs and GLP regulations, and requires strong histology experience. Benefits include healthcare, dental, vision insurance, and a technical certification bonus.

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Technical Certification Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years applicable histology experience.
• HT Certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform necropsy/histology study work for safety studies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Histology

Data Management

Teamwork

Education

Associates degree, Biological Sciences

B.S., Biological Sciences

Tools

Electronic Data Capture Systems

Spreadsheet Applications

Job description

Anatomic and Investigative Pathology (AIP) Technician

Employer Synectics Inc Location Groton, Connecticut, US Salary Competitive Closing date May 18, 2025

View more categories View less categories Sector Academic / Research ,Consultancy/Private Sector Field Conservation science Discipline Biology Salary Type Salary Employment Type Full time

• The AIP technician is responsible for performing 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 by the Pathology Technician enable candidate selection, first-in-human studies, 13-week studies and early research and target safety and investigative work.
  
• Perform all regulatory responsibilities in compliance with applicable regulatory standards.
  
• Read, understand and follow the study protocol and understand connection between study protocol and Pristima protocol which is based on the study protocol.
  
• Responsible for performing all aspects of the necropsy/histology phase of rodent and nonrodent safety studies including study set up, necropsy, tissue trimming, processing, slide cutting, staining, data collection and documentation, data quality control review, and preparation of necropsy/histology data for archiving.
  
• Ensure proper supplies and equipment are available and suitable for study conduct functions; generate forms, labels, and other materials needed for study conduct as required.
  
• Completes self-review of necropsy/histology data for accuracy and completeness against the protocol; appropriately documents and corrects data errors, notifies appropriate study personnel as required.
  
• Troubleshoot and solve equipment/technical problems associated with necropsy/histology components of study conduct.
  
• Communicate with Management, Study Director, Comparative Medicine and support personnel to ensure compliance with all protocol driven activities, high quality animal welfare practices are followed, and to enable proactive adjustment of the protocol by the Study Director in the event of unexpected events or findings.
  
• Performs effectively as a team member; accurately records data; effectively follows verbal and written instructions; maintains a positive work atmosphere; communicates effectively; and interacts in a professional manner with management, colleagues, and customer and partner groups.
  
• The position requires performing ex vivo work and therefore the colleagues must be able to wear appropriate PPE.
  
  

Job DescriptionJob Description
Job Description

• The AIP technician is responsible for performing 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 by the Pathology Technician enable candidate selection, first-in-human studies, 13-week studies and early research and target safety and investigative work.
  
• Perform all regulatory responsibilities in compliance with applicable regulatory standards.
  
• Read, understand and follow the study protocol and understand connection between study protocol and Pristima protocol which is based on the study protocol.
  
• Responsible for performing all aspects of the necropsy/histology phase of rodent and nonrodent safety studies including study set up, necropsy, tissue trimming, processing, slide cutting, staining, data collection and documentation, data quality control review, and preparation of necropsy/histology data for archiving.
  
• Ensure proper supplies and equipment are available and suitable for study conduct functions; generate forms, labels, and other materials needed for study conduct as required.
  
• Completes self-review of necropsy/histology data for accuracy and completeness against the protocol; appropriately documents and corrects data errors, notifies appropriate study personnel as required.
  
• Troubleshoot and solve equipment/technical problems associated with necropsy/histology components of study conduct.
  
• Communicate with Management, Study Director, Comparative Medicine and support personnel to ensure compliance with all protocol driven activities, high quality animal welfare practices are followed, and to enable proactive adjustment of the protocol by the Study Director in the event of unexpected events or findings.
  
• Performs effectively as a team member; accurately records data; effectively follows verbal and written instructions; maintains a positive work atmosphere; communicates effectively; and interacts in a professional manner with management, colleagues, and customer and partner groups.
  
• The position requires performing ex vivo work and therefore the colleagues must be able to wear appropriate PPE.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum: ≥ 4 years applicable histology experience; or Associates degree, Biological Sciences (or equivalent) with HT (ASCP) with 2 years applicable histology experience; or B.S., Biological Sciences (or equivalent) with 1 year applicable histology experience.
  
• Preferred: > 7 years applicable histology experience, or Associates degree, Biological Sciences (or equivalent) with >3 years of relevant necropsy and/ histology experience, HT (ASCP) certification or eligible
  
• B.S., Biological Sciences (or equivalent) with > 1 year of relevant necropsy and/or histology experience, HT (ASCP)
  
• HT Certification preferred but not required
  
• Training in histology/necropsy and/or performing other laboratory techniques for in vivo studies in multiple species (rat, mouse, dog, NHP) in a GLP environment
  
• Use of electronic data capture systems, spreadsheet applications or other data management Systems
  
• 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 enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

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