Necropsy / Histology Technician

Responsibilities:

• Prepare laboratory setup before necropsies, support prosectors during procedures, and perform post-procedure cleanup.
• Provide necropsy and histology lab support including changing solutions, printing slides and cassettes, operating staining equipment, and weighing tissues.
• Unpack, prepare, and ship specimens in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• Euthanize laboratory animals in compliance with humane treatment standards.
• Observe and record animal data such as weights and physical characteristics per laboratory protocols.
• Monitor and record facility and equipment measurements such as temperatures and weights to ensure data integrity.
• Support the production of histological slides including embedding, cutting, staining, and coverslipping when applicable.
• Operate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment and facilities in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Order, receive, decontaminate, and store lab supplies and consumables; maintain inventory levels.
• Prepare reagents and solutions and dispose of biological and chemical waste safely.
• Ensure compliance with EPA regulations, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and standard operating procedures.

Growth Opportunity (Post-Training):

• Potential to transition into a full necropsy/histology technician role.
• Perform routine and specialized rodent necropsies and histology procedures based on workload and performance.

Required Skills And Experience:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Strong teamwork and professional communication skills.
• Ability to recognize and escalate non-routine issues appropriately.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take initiative.
• Basic knowledge of biology, chemistry, and mathematics.
• Ability to operate in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Flexibility to learn new skills and adapt to evolving responsibilities.
• Willingness to handle laboratory animals and work occasional weekends if required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn validated systems.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree required.