Veterinary Necropsy Lab Technician

Georgia 4-H; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia’s VetMed-Athens Diagnostic Laboratory seeks a Laboratory Technician to support necropsy examinations in the Athens area. You will assist pathologists, maintain the necropsy facility, and help prepare tissues for histologic analysis.

The role requires strong communication, data entry skills, and proficiency with Word/Excel. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, with occasional overtime in a professional lab setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with 2 years of related experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, are essential.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel and basic data entry into LIS is required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and login animal carcasses for necropsy.
• Assist pathologists, residents and students during necropsy procedures.
• Process and dispose of tissues; maintain necropsy facilities.
• Prepare reagents and order laboratory supplies; enter data into LIS.

Skills

Excellent communication

Data entry

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

The University of Georgia’s VetMed-Athens Diagnostic Laboratory seeks a Laboratory Technician to support necropsy examinations in the Athens area. You will assist pathologists, maintain the necropsy facility, and help prepare tissues for histologic analysis.

The role requires strong communication, data entry skills, and proficiency with Word/Excel. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, with occasional overtime in a professional lab setting.