Necropsy technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with.
• Perform basic skills of the department which may include animal handling, dosing, euthanasia, and sedation; animal procedures including dissection; collection of samples and weights; laboratory preparation, set up and cleaning; preparation of laboratory solutions.
• Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms, or in electronic data capture systems.
• Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements.
• Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment.
• Learn and know anatomic and ophthalmic terms.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required. Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent in a biological science, preferred.
• Experience: 2 years of relevant research or animal experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure: None required, ALAT/LAT/LATG preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently and effectively produce high quality results, interpret protocol requirements, troubleshoot quality issues, and record accurate study and departmental data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
• Ability to ensure the integrity of the studies and fulfill the regulatory agencies requirements by performing the activities according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Company Guidelines, and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) rules.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule includes evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice due to animal health or protocol demands.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Rtp, NC 27709 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rtp, NC 27709: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000