Necropsy Technician I

Charles River Laboratories, Inc.; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Necropsy Technician I at Charles River Laboratories, Inc. performs basic necropsy procedures, collects and preserves tissue, and handles sample documentation. You will participate in shipping and archiving of materials and support related laboratory activities.

Requirements include a high school diploma (GED acceptable) and at least 1 year of pathology laboratory experience. Strong teamwork, data recording, and clear communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in a biological science preferred.
• Experience: 1 year of pathology laboratory experience.
• Certification/Licensure: None.
• Other: Must be able to work as a team member, accurately record data, follow instructions, maintain a positive work atmosphere, communicate effectively, and interact professionally with management, coworkers, and sponsors. Must be able to differentiate normal from abnormal tissue. Experience with computer software programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Pathology lab experience

Teamwork

Data recording

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in biological science preferred

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

The Necropsy Technician I will: Perform basic necropsy laboratory procedures. Participate in the documentation of all activities as required. Receive and ship samples.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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: Placement at this level requires successful completion/competency of the required tasks of the position preceding this level and continued ability to perform those tasks are required. 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 for this position is $26.00/hour.Please note that compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and certifications.

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. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and 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.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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