Pathology Technician -Autopsy and Necropsy

Battelle; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 37,195 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Battelle seeks an Anatomic Pathology Senior Technician to support necropsy and histopathology activities in Columbus, OH and West Jefferson, OH. The role requires handling hazardous materials, maintaining GLP standards, and coordinating with teams across studies.

The position operates Monday–Friday with overtime, on-call and holiday work; candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to commute between sites. AAS in Animal Science or related field with 3+ years of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Animal Science or related biology with 3 years of applicable experience or equivalent.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to obtain/maintain BSAP certification.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DoJ SRA approval.
• Ability to obtain/maintain CDC BSAT approval.
• Willingness to work in BSL-2/BSL-3 environments and wear respiratory protection.
• Willingness to be immunized per risk.
• Willingness to participate in random drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform necropsy examinations of small and large laboratory animals with tissue collection, fixation, and labeling.
• Work in BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratory environments with hazardous materials.
• Process tissues for histopathology and cross-train in histology.
• Analyze antimicrobial use and support outbreak detection and response.
• Train and guide staff; act as technical lead on parts of studies.
• Revise and author SOPs and study memos; maintain study files.
• Record data and perform quality control per GLP standards.
• Identify deviations and report observations clearly.

Skills

Communication

BSAP certification

DoJ SRA approval

BSAT approval

BSL-2/BSL-3 experience

Night/weekend/holiday hours

Columbus-West Jefferson commuting

Education

Associate's degree in Animal Science or related biology

Tools

BSL-2/BSL-3 labs

Job description

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking an Anatomic Pathology Senior Technician. This position is a full-time opportunity located in Columbus, OH and West Jefferson, OH. This role sits within Battelle's Life Science Research business and supports the Pathology department by performing necropsy procedures on small and large animals, trimming tissues for histopathology processing, and generating data across a variety of study types. The position operates Monday through Friday and will require overtime on nights and weekends, on-call availability, and work on holidays.

Responsibilities

As an Anatomic Pathology Senior Technician, the selected individual will perform technical laboratory and pathology support functions across multiple study types while contributing to compliance, safety, and team leadership. Responsibilities may include:

• Performing necropsy examinations of small and large laboratory animals, including gross necropsy, tissue collection, fixation, and labeling of specimens
• Working with highly hazardous biological and toxic materials in Biological Safety Level 2 (BSL-2) and Biological Safety Level 3 (BSL-3) laboratory environments
• Processing tissues for the histopathology team following established SOPs and safety protocols; cross-training in histology (e.g., embedding, sectioning, staining) to provide flexible workflow coverage
• Analyzing antimicrobial use and resistance data and supporting outbreak detection and response, including coordination with laboratories and healthcare partners
• Training and guiding staff on specific necropsy skills and serving as technical lead on portions of studies
• Revising and authoring SOPs, co-authoring methods and study memos, and maintaining study files in accordance with standard operating procedures, protocol requirements, and client specifications
• Recording data and performing quality control reviews in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP); preparing and submitting study files and forms to Quality Control or Quality Assurance
• Recognizing when technical operations deviate from accepted practices, preparing deviation reports as needed, and reporting observations and problems clearly and concisely
• Acting as the laboratory technical point of contact; maintaining laboratory cleanliness, managing inventory, ordering and receiving supplies, and overseeing waste management
• Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment including autoclaves; performing routine maintenance and calibration; preparing and archiving equipment logbooks
• Using electronic databases for sample tracking and documenting necropsy examinations; performing basic data manipulation in a spreadsheet environment
• Contributing to the development and validation of equipment and necropsy activities, including performing dilutions and associated mathematical calculations
• Participating in continuous improvement and management initiatives; serving as a certified trainer, select agent custodian, and/or certified shipper as applicable
• Executing moderately complex and non-standard assignments, exercising judgment to assess issues and recommend solutions
• Completing standard and non-standard tasks, keeping the supervisor regularly informed of work status

Key Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Animal Science, Zoology, or a related biology field with 3 years of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in the Biological Suitability Assessment Program (BSAP)
• Ability to obtain and maintain Department of Justice (DoJ) Security Risk Assessment (SRA) approval
• Ability to obtain and maintain CDC approval to work with Biological Select Agents and Toxins (BSAT) material
• Willingness to work in BSL-2 and BSL-3 (biocontainment) environments and ability to wear appropriate respiratory protection
• Willingness to be immunized with FDA-licensed vaccines and Investigational New Drugs (IND) recommended for those at occupational risk of exposure to biological agents
• Willingness to participate in random drug screening
• Ability to respond appropriately to various alarms and potential emergency situations
• Medically fit to perform all assigned duties while wearing appropriate respiratory equipment in a laboratory setting
• Ability to work night, weekend, and holiday hours
• Willingness to commute between Columbus, OH and West Jefferson, OH locations
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order to be considered for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pathology and/or clinical pathology laboratory experience

Compensation Data

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $27.00 – $29.00 per hour, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members.

No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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