Necropsy Technician II

Role Summary

The Necropsy Technician II will engage in necropsy support such as set up, perfusion, prosection, preparation of tissues/organs/samples, tissue trimming, tissue/organ accountabilities, sample management and maintaining necropsy equipment. The Necropsy Technician II will also serve as a mentor to entry level Necropsy Technicians.

Role Responsibilities Necropsy study set up including but not limited to data sheet creation, cassette, tube labeling, use of LIMS. Use of necropsy equipment including down draft tables, bone saw and balance. Troubleshoot equipment for maintenance and procedures. Collaboration with Study Directions on draft protocols, pre-initiation meetings, and other point technician duties.

Advanced euthanasia including drug administration including, but not limited to, catheter placement. Advanced prosection of tissues/organs including DRG, spinal cord, and heart. Sample collection including urine, blood, and CSF. Necropsy data and book review. Standard stocking, inventory, and ordering of specialized necropsy supplies.

Use and maintenance of advanced necropsy equipment. Mentoring and training entry-level necropsy technicians. Intubation/extubation, induction of anesthesia, and assessing anesthetic depth. Drug calculations and administration including intramuscular and subcutaneous. Preparation of solutions and fixatives. Other duties as assigned.

Role Requirements Minimum of 2 years of experience with High School Diploma/GED or 1 year of experience with undergraduate degree in a related discipline preferred. LAT certification preferred. Ability to handle common laboratory species. Proficient with Microsoft Office core applications and the ability to learn and use additional applications.

Good written and oral communication skills. Intermediate understanding of laboratory operations and data collection, knowledge of GLP’s and other federal regulations relating to the care and handling of laboratory animals. Intermediate understanding of study design and protocols and the ability to efficiently and consistently produce quality tissues/samples to meet protocol endpoints.

Ability to efficiently and consistently produce quality tissue samples to meet protocol endpoints. Behavioral Expectations Team Player Self-Motivation Coachability 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.