Clinical-Scientific - Lab Technician Lab Technician

Mindlance; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the clinical-scientific field is seeking a skilled AIP Technician to perform high-quality necropsy and histology work for safety studies. The role involves ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations, troubleshooting technical issues, and maintaining data integrity. Candidates should have substantial histology experience and be able to work effectively within a team. This position offers a structured work schedule and the opportunity to contribute to important safety studies.

Qualifications

• ≥ 4 years applicable histology experience.
• HT (ASCP) certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform necropsy/histology for rodent and non-rodent studies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Communicate with management and study personnel.

Skills

Teamwork

Data Recording

Communication

Education

Associates degree, Biological Sciences

B.S., Biological Sciences

Tools

Electronic Data Capture Systems

Spreadsheet Applications

Job description

Job Description (Required): POSITION SUMMARY
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.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
• 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.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
• Pathology line, including Pathologists, Global AIP Lab Leader, DSRD AIP Laboratory Managers and AIP scientists and Technicians.
• Global Pathology Quality Control Team and Global Pathology Slide Scanning Lead

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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


TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
• 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
• 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.

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
• 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

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday / First shift

Interviews: Teams Meeting
Position Comments visible to Supplier:

Request: Clinical-Scientific - Lab Technician
Number of Contractors Needed: 3
Candidate Submission Limit Per Supplier: 6
Desired Start Date: 6/16/2025
Hrs/Wk: 40.00
MSP Owner: Franco, Crystal

EEO:

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans