Senior Necropsy Technician

Northern Biomedical Research Inc; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Biomedical Research Inc is seeking a Senior Necropsy Technician in Muskegon, MI to lead necropsy operations, mentor junior staff, and ensure timely study completion. The role includes tissue collection, data review, and coordination with multiple departments.

The candidate will handle advanced euthanasia, tissue processing, and sample preparation, while ensuring GLP compliance and accurate documentation across studies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with at least 3 years of experience or an undergraduate degree with 4 years of experience.
• LATG certification preferred. Ability to handle common laboratory species.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office core applications and the ability to learn and use additional applications.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train Necropsy Technicians I & II including training records and documentation.
• Perform advanced euthanasia including drug administration and catheter placement.
• Conduct prosection of tissues/organs including DRG and spinal cord.
• Collect samples including urine, blood, CSF.
• Process specialized tissues and necropsy procedures such as brain and eye collection.
• Review daily study data and generate deviations; advise on SOPs and protocols.
• Act as a point technician on studies including photo management and document generation.
• Set up necropsy with LIMS, paper records, cassettes, and tubes.
• Identify and pilot process improvement opportunities and projects.
• Own necropsy equipment and troubleshoot procedures.

Skills

LATG certification

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong communication

Time management

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Undergraduate degree with 4 years experience

Tools

LIMS

Job description

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Operations Muskegon, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1320

The Senior Necropsy Technician will engage in necropsy functions, maintain the laboratory facility/equipment and oversee studies to ensure timely completion of studies. Will serve as mentor and trainer for Necropsy Technician I and II’s and as a liaison between other departments/groups to communicate expectations and business need.

Role Responsibilities

• Serve as a mentor and trainer for Necropsy Technicians I & II including training records and documentation in Master Control.
• Advanced euthanasia includes drug administration including but not limited to catheter placement.
• Advanced prosection of tissues/organs including DRG and spinal cord.
• Advanced sample collection including urine, blood, CSF.
• Advanced specialty tissue processing and advanced necropsy procedures. including but not limited to brain and/or eye collection.
• Data review: daily study data, study books, generating deviations, consult on SOP and protocol review as needed
• Serve as a point technician on studies to include but not limited to photo management, document generation, pre-initiation meetings, and changes to schedule.
• Necropsy set up including but not limited to LIMS, paper records, cassettes, and tubes.
• Recognize and pilot process improvement opportunities and projects.
• Equipment owner including troubleshooting of necropsy procedures and equipment.
• Drug calculations and administration.
• Sample preparation and shipping.
• Intubation/extubation, induction of anesthesia, and assessing anesthetic depth.
• Other duties as assigned.

Role Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required with a minimum of 3 years of experience or an undergraduate degree with 4 years of experience preferred.
• LATG certification preferred. Ability to handle common laboratory species.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office core applications and the ability to learn and use additional applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Basic understanding of laboratory operations and data collection, knowledge of GLP’s and other federal regulations relating to the care and handling of laboratory animals.
• Basic understanding of study design and protocols and the ability to efficiently and consistently produce quality tissues/samples to meet protocol endpoints.
• The ability to efficiently and consistently able to produce high quality tissues/samples to meet protocol endpoints.
• Time Management
• Stress Management/Resilience

Special Requirements

• This role works predominately in a laboratory setting. There will be exposure to animal pathogens and chemicals. There will be handling of and/or exposure to animal tissues and zoonotic organisms.
• Ability to don and wear personal protective gear, including N95 masks and respirators.
• Physical activity includes lifting (up to 50lbs), carrying (up to 40lbs for up to 50 feet), pushing/pulling (up to 75lbs force), reaching, gripping/pinching, standing and ascending ladders without restriction.
• Ability to spend most of the day standing or walking.
• Ability to work beyond typical work schedule including, but not limited to, evenings, weekends, extended shifts with short notice.