Senior Necropsy Technician
NORTHERN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INC dbaNorthernB
Summary
The Senior Necropsy Technician will engage in necropsy functions, maintain the laboratory facility/equipment and oversee studies to ensure timely completion of studies. Will serve as mentor and trainer for Necropsy Technician I and II's and as a liaison between other departments/groups to communicate expectations and business need.
Job description
Role Responsibilities
- Serve as a mentor and trainer for Necropsy Technicians I & II including training records and documentation in Master Control.
- Advanced euthanasia includes drug administration including but not limited to catheter placement.
- Advanced prosection of tissues/organs including DRG and spinal cord.
- Advanced sample collection including urine, blood, CSF.
- Advanced specialty tissue processing and advanced necropsy procedures including but not limited to brain and/or eye collection.
- Data review: daily study data, study books, generating deviations, consult on SOP and protocol review as needed.
- Serve as a point technician on studies to include but not limited to photo management, document generation, pre-initiation meetings, and changes to schedule.
- Necropsy set up including but not limited to LIMS, paper records, cassettes, and tubes.
- Recognize and pilot process improvement opportunities and projects.
- Equipment owner including troubleshooting of necropsy procedures and equipment.
- Drug calculations and administration.
- Sample preparation and shipping.
- Intubation/extubation, induction of anesthesia, and assessing anesthetic depth.
- Other duties as assigned.
Role Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED required with a minimum of 3 years of experience or an undergraduate degree with 4 years of experience preferred.
- LATG certification preferred. Ability to handle common laboratory species.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office core applications and the ability to learn and use additional applications.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Basic understanding of laboratory operations and data collection, knowledge of GLP's and other federal regulations relating to the care and handling of laboratory animals.
- Basic understanding of study design and protocols and the ability to efficiently and consistently produce quality tissues/samples to meet protocol endpoints.
- The ability to efficiently and consistently able to produce high quality tissues/samples to meet protocol endpoints.
Behavioral Expectations
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Stress Management/Resilience
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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED required with a minimum of 3 years of experience or an undergraduate degree with 4 years of experience preferred.
- LATG certification preferred.
- Ability to handle common laboratory species.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office core applications and the ability to learn and use additional applications.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Basic understanding of laboratory operations and data collection.
- Knowledge of GLP's and other federal regulations relating to the care and handling of laboratory animals.
- Basic understanding of study design and protocols.
- Ability to efficiently and consistently produce quality tissues/samples to meet protocol endpoints.
- 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 evenings, weekends, extended shifts with short notice.
Company overview
Northern Biomedical Research Inc, operating as Northern Bio, is a preclinical contract research organization (CRO) specializing in non-GLP and GLP-compliant research services for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Michigan with three research facilities across the state, the company focuses on targeted drug delivery, molecular biology, and bioanalysis to support drug development. Northern Bio offers expertise across multiple therapeutic areas including neuroscience, ophthalmology, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders, rare diseases, and surgical models. The company employs advanced surgical techniques and research methodologies to maximize therapeutic impact and facilitate regulatory approval. With a team of 201-500 experienced scientists, operational leaders, and veterinary staff, Northern Bio emphasizes animal welfare through adherence to the 3Rs principles (replacement, reduction, refinement). The organization maintains GLP compliance (21 CFR Part 58) and electronic records compliance (21 CFR Part 11) through its independent quality assurance unit. Northern Bio serves as a collaborative partner to sponsors, providing customized preclinical study solutions and expert guidance throughout the drug development process.