Necropsy Coordinator

Job Description

Roles are posted at all levels and will be filled based on skills, certifications, and experience.

Role Summary

The Necropsy Coordinator will engage in the improvement and advancement of Necropsy Operations through identification, planning and implementation of projects and improvement activities. The Necropsy Coordinator is responsible for communicating expectations, business needs and opportunities for improvement to supervisors and managers.

This is a non-exempt role that is eligible for overtime after 40 hours in a workweek and has no supervisory responsibility.

Role Responsibilities

• Recognize, initiate, develop, and lead improvement activities to proactively advance the department.
• Coordinate and maintain department information on communication platforms.
• Ensure quality data is captured, reviewed, and audited for necropsy functions (Data Review, Mastercontrol, Deviations, Maintenance, SOP review, Protocol review.)
• Coordinate with scheduling on set up and review of LIMS.
• Plan and coordinate effective sample management.
• Serve as the liaison between staff, other departments/groups to communicate improvements and business needs.
• Identify and manage operational projects within and between departments.
• Work with supervisors to manage department and staff scheduling and employee engagement and development.
• Conduct research on Process Improvement best practices to determine how it can be applied to the organization’s goals.
• Ensure competencies and training of employees is up to date.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Role Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required. Undergraduate degree in animal or life sciences preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of project management/project coordination preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office core applications and the ability to learn and use additional applications.
• AALAS certification preferred.
• Ability to handle common laboratory species.
• Advanced understanding of study design and protocols as well as laboratory operations and data collection.
• Advanced knowledge of GLPs and other federal regulations relating to care of laboratory animals.
  
  

Behavioral Expectations

• Conflict Resolution
• Decision Making/Problem Solving
• Time Management
  
  

Special Requirements

• The person filling this position will spend approximately 80% in an office setting and 20% in the laboratory. There will be exposure to animal pathogens and chemicals. There will be handling of, and/or exposure to animal tissue and zoonotic organisms.
• Ability to don and wear personal protective gear, including N95 masks and respirators.
• Physical activity including 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 ladder without restriction.
• Ability to work beyond typical work schedule including but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts with short notice.