Necropsy Technician

INTEGRATED LABORATORY SYSTEMS LLC; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K plan

Job summary

Inotiv seeks a Necropsy Technician I to assist with necropsy functions in accordance with SOPs, GLP, and company regulations. You will support histology processes and ensure high-quality results through accurate data entry and documentation.

The role involves tissue handling, dissection, organ weights, euthanasia, and collaborative cross-department work within a lab setting. The position emphasizes teamwork, attention to safety, and adherence to SOPs to maintain compliant and efficient study

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor of Science in Biology or related field preferred.
• GLP laboratory experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for upcoming studies or projects.
• Perform necropsy and tissue identification per SOP.
• Conduct organ weights and data entry with gross lesion notes.
• Perform animal euthanasia.
• Assist with trimming and embedding per SOP/NIEHS guidelines.
• Document data and perform QC per GLP.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with animal tissue

Education

H.S. diploma or equivalent

B.S. degree in Biology or related field

Tools

Provanits

AALAS/ASCP certifications (LAT/HT)

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 field
• Experience: >= 3 years in a GLP laboratory facility
• Experience: >= 1 year in a GLP laboratory facility
• Skills: Experience with animal tissue
• Skills: Good organizational skills
• 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. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level.

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we "Play to Win" in an industry rich with opportunity. Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. There’s an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual’s unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people’s lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen. Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training. At Inotiv, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to equality, opportunity, and diversity, and treating our colleagues with the dignity and respect they deserve. We strive to ensure that our people achieve their full potential, and that they enjoy a rewarding career with us.