Research Study Technician-Pathology (Early Talent)

Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm EST. Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

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 Technology/ Veterinary Nursing

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

About the Team: Post Life Services (Pathology)

In this pre-clinical lab-based role you’ll collect, document, and enter data that includes, macroscopic observations at necropsy, tissue collection and histology procedures.

Pay: $22/hr. After initial training period (based on performance) $0.50 increase.

This is a future hire position with a future start date. The ideal candidate would be available to start in May 2027 through October 2027. Candidates who have recently completed a degree or will complete a degree within the next academic year may find this opportunity aligns well with their career goals.