Research Assistant (Study Technician)- Post Life

Job Responsibilities

• Perform basic necropsy or histology tasks on a variety of laboratory animals in compliance with the appropriate SOPs, GLPs, and regulatory guidelines
• Monitor animal health and welfare in compliance with the Animal Health and Welfare Act and help maintain facilities for AAALAC compliance
• Performing multiple tissue freezing techniques and measuring of tissues
• Performing histological trimming, bagging of tissues, and embedding
• Learns to perform various methods of euthanasia on multiple species according to USDA regulations (if applicable)
• Participates in quality controls and assures correction of errors (incl. documentation)
• Participate in monitoring and tracking resources (e.g., equipment, rooms, study supplies)
• Adapts techniques to new procedures or particular needs as directed
• Learn how to interpret a study protocol
• Reports all animal care concerns and becomes involved in the resolution and appropriate corrective action, when necessary
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment
• Maintains client confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in animal science, biology, chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry OR associate’s degree in veterinary technician

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months or more of experience with small and large animal dissections
• 6 months or more of experience in animal handling

Additional Job Standards

• Comfortable working in Animal Research Facility
• Comfortable with performing small and large animal necropsy - training provided