Biology & Biotech (1)

The Necropsy Technician I assists with the preparation and in performing all necropsy functions in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and company regulations. They will also provide support in histology processes striving to sustain the highest quality results.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the knowledge, skills, and abilities identified below and perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily, either with or without reasonable accommodation. The below is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job’s performance and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

Prepare for upcoming studies or projects
Necropsy - tissue identification; dissection according to SOP
Conduct organ weights
Electronic data entry with gross lesion description
Animal euthanasia
Trimming - tissue identification; trimming per SOP and NIEHS guidelines
Embedding - per SOP; use of tissue processors
Data documentation and QC per GLP guidelines
Ability to train and work on cross-department tasks relating to in vivo toxicology and histology

Additional Responsibilities

Bag and store tissues
Tissue Change-outs
Work in a team environment with a professional and positive attitude
Other duties as needed

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education:

H.S. diploma or equivalent
B.S. degree in Biology or related field

Experience:

≥ 3 years in a GLP laboratory facility
≥ 1 year in a GLP laboratory facility

Skills:

Experience with animal tissue
Good organizational skills
Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Provanits (or other electronic data recording programs)
AALAS or ASCP certifications ( i.e. LAT or HT)

Working Environment

Primarily laboratory/animal facility (respirator, safety glasses, lab coat, shoe covers, head cover, and gloves, as needed)
Occasional office work
Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work required

*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level.

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we “Play to Win” in an industry rich with opportunity. Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. There’s an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual’s unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people’s lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen. Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.

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