Senior Necropsy Technician – Pathology & GLP Studies

Charles River Laboratories; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus/incentives

401K

Paid time off

Stock purchase program

Health and wellness coverage

Employee and family wellbeing support

Work life balance flexibility

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories in Massachusetts is seeking an experienced necropsy professional to independently perform advanced necropsy procedures for preclinical studies and to train junior staff in best practices. You will prepare documentation, review study data for quality and regulatory compliance, and contribute to method development and audits.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, collaboration within study teams, and ongoing commitment to safety and quality, with a pay rate of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Animal Science, Pathology, or related life science preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of pathology laboratory and/or necropsy experience.
• Experience supporting GLP studies and working within a regulated laboratory environment preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated competency in necropsy procedures and completion of all required skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately document and review study data.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications and laboratory documentation systems preferred.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Available for occasional weekend, holiday, and/or on-call work as required based on study demands.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform specialized necropsy procedures and tissue collection.
• Prepare study-specific necropsy procedures, technical documentation, and supporting records.
• Conduct quality control reviews of study data and documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in preparing responses to audits, deviations, inspections, and reviews.
• Participate in method development initiatives and troubleshoot challenges.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for pathology and necropsy study activities.
• Attend and contribute to study meetings and lead discussions related to pathology and necropsy procedures.
• Train and mentor junior staff in necropsy techniques and best practices.
• Perform basic histology procedures as needed, including trimming, processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping.
• Assist with advanced histology techniques and data preparation.
• Maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment and comply with safety requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Laboratory documentation systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Biology/Animal Science/Pathology

Tools

Laboratory documentation systems

Job description

Charles River Laboratories in Massachusetts is seeking an experienced necropsy professional to independently perform advanced necropsy procedures for preclinical studies and to train junior staff in best practices. You will prepare documentation, review study data for quality and regulatory compliance, and contribute to method development and audits.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, collaboration within study teams, and ongoing commitment to safety and quality, with a pay rate of