Senior Necropsy Technician

NorthernBio; Muskegon, Northern (MI, KY); Ibrido; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

NorthernBio in Muskegon, MI is seeking a Senior Necropsy Technician to lead necropsy procedures, oversee tissue collection, and mentor Technicians I & II. You will ensure study timetables are met and liaise with other departments to communicate expectations and needs.

The role requires hands-on lab work, excellent communication, and a solid foundation in GLP and regulatory care of animal studies. Schedule flexibility is required.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED with 3 years of experience; or undergraduate degree with 4 years of experience.
• LATG certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of GLP and federal regulations for lab animals.
• Understanding of study design and tissue/sample production for endpoints.

Mansioni

• Mentor and train Necropsy Technicians I & II with training records and documentation.
• Perform advanced euthanasia including drug administration and catheter placement.
• Prosect tissue/organs including DRG and spinal cord.
• Collect samples (urine, blood, CSF) and process tissues.
• Conduct advanced tissue processing including brain/eye.
• Review daily study data and deviations; support SOP/protocol review.
• Act as point technician for photo management, documents, and scheduling changes.
• Set up necropsy with LIMS, records, cassettes, and tubes.
• Identify and lead process improvement opportunities.
• Own equipment troubleshooting and drug calculations.
• Prepare samples for shipment and ensure compliance.
• Perform intubation/extubation and assess anesthetic depth.

Conoscenze

Time Management

Stress Management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Formazione

HS Diploma/GED

Undergraduate degree

Descrizione del lavoro

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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.