Lab Technician

SGS Consulting; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Hartford, CT is seeking a laboratory support specialist to assist with necropsy and histology work within GLP and non-GLP studies. You will collect and process tissue specimens, maintain documentation, and ensure equipment and workspace are properly maintained.

Work with pathologists and lab managers to support ongoing studies, adhere to GLP SOPs, PPE, and safety standards, and resolve data discrepancies while preserving data quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Associate's Degree with relevant lab experience.
• Experience in GLP laboratory environment is preferred.
• Background in Histology, Animal Science, Biology or related life science.

Responsibilities

• Support study setup for necropsy and histology activities in GLP and non-GLP studies.Assist with necropsy and histology procedures following study protocols and SOPs.
• Collect, handle, process, and submit tissue specimens while maintaining proper documentation and chain of custody.
• Ensure proper use and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment and workspace.
• Maintain traceability of laboratory work and specimens.
• Collaborate with pathologists, laboratory managers, and pathology teams to support ongoing studies.
• Follow GLP regulations, SOPs, laboratory safety practices, PPE requirements, and EHS standards.
• Identify, document, and resolve data discrepancies while maintaining quality and accuracy.

Skills

Histology

Necropsy

Tissue collection

Tissue processing

Microtomy

Paraffin embedding

Histology slide staining

GLP

SOP compliance

Laboratory safety

Data accuracy

Equipment maintenance

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma with 1–3 years of relevant laboratory experience

Associate's Degree with 0–2 years of relevant laboratory experience

Preferred: Associate's Degree with 1–3 years of relevant experience

Educational background in Histology, Animal Science, Biology, or related life science

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Support study setup for necropsy and histology activities in GLP and non-GLP studies.Assist with necropsy and histology procedures following study protocols and SOPs.
• Collect, handle, process, and submit tissue specimens while maintaining proper documentation and chain of custody.
• Ensure proper use and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment and workspace.
• Maintain traceability of laboratory work and specimens.
• Collaborate with pathologists, laboratory managers, and pathology teams to support ongoing studies.
• Follow GLP regulations, SOPs, laboratory safety practices, PPE requirements, and EHS standards.
• Identify, document, and resolve data discrepancies while maintaining quality and accuracy.

Skills:

• General laboratory techniques and processes
• Histology
• Animal Science
• Necropsy
• Tissue collection
• Tissue processing
• Microtomy
• Paraffin embedding
• Histology slide staining
• GLP (Good Laboratory Practice)
• SOP compliance
• Laboratory safety and PPESpecimen handling and documentation
• Data accuracy and quality control
• Equipment maintenance
• Multitasking in a laboratory environment

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma with 1–3 years of relevant laboratory experience orAssociate's Degree with 0–2 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Preferred: Associate's Degree with 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in a GLP laboratory environment is preferred.
• Educational background in Histology, Animal Science, Biology, or a related life science discipline is preferred.