Necropsy Technician I

Charles River Laboratories, Inc.; Reno, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives based on performance

401K

Paid time off

Stock purchase program

Health and wellness coverage

Work life balance flexibility

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories, Inc. in Reno, NV is seeking a Necropsy Technician I to support its Safety Assessment site. The role involves basic necropsy procedures, specimen handling, and data documentation to support pathologist review and shipment of samples.

Minimum qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, 1 year pathology lab experience (or equivalent), and strong teamwork and data-recording abilities; training lasts about 3 months with 4/10 hour shifts after training.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED required; AA/AS in biological science preferred.
• Experience: 1 year pathology laboratory experience; substitution possible with education/experience.
• Certification/Licensure: None.
• Other: Able to work in a team, record data accurately, follow instructions, communicate professionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic necropsy laboratory procedures and document activities.
• Assist with and perform basic necropsy procedures (basic dissection, tissue collection/preservation, fresh tissue trimming, sample collection).
• Learn/know correct anatomic terms.
• Receive samples, complete tracking documentation, and prepare pathology materials and data for shipment and archiving.
• Perform euthanasia and post-mortem examination of animals for microscopic evaluation by a veterinary pathologist.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree in biological science

Job description

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For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Overview

We are seeking aNecropsy Technician Ifor our Safety Assessment site located inReno, NV.

The following are responsibilities related to theNecropsy Technician Iposition:

• Perform basic necropsy laboratory procedures. Participate in the documentation of all activities as required. Receive and ship samples.
• Assist with and perform basic necropsy procedures (basic dissection, tissue collection/preservation, fresh tissue trimming, sample collection, etc.
• Learn/know correct anatomic terms.
• Receive samples, complete tracking documentation, and prepare pathology materials and data for shipment and archiving.
• Performs euthanasia and post-mortem examination of animals, including the removal, processing, and preserving of organs for microscopic evaluation by a veterinary pathologist.

Job Description

The following are minimum qualifications related to theNecropsy Technician Iposition:

Education: High School diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required. Associate's degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent in a biological science preferred.
Experience: 1 year of pathology laboratory experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
Certification/Licensure: None.
Other: Must be able to perform effectively as a team member, accurately record data, follow verbal and written instructions, maintain a positive work atmosphere, communicate effectively, and interact in a professional manner with management, coworkers, and sponsors. Must be able to differentiate normal from abnormal tissue. Experience with computer software programs is preferred.

The pay range for this position is $21/hour. Schedule is M-F, 8-5 for Training which is roughly 3 mos. After Training, 4/10 hr. shifts are available, 7 am - 5:30 pm.

About Safety Assessment
Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life.

• bonus/incentives based on performance
• 401K
• paid time off
• stock purchase program
• Health and wellness coverage
• employee and family wellbeing support programs
• work life balance flexibility

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

Nearest Major Market: Reno
Nearest Secondary Market: Tahoe
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