What are the responsibilities and job description for the Necropsy / Histology Technician position at Cynet Systems?
We are looking for Necropsy / Histology Technician for our client in Newark, DE
Job Title: Necropsy / Histology Technician
Job Location: Newark, DE
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
Requirement/Must Have:
- Bachelor of Science degree.
- 5 years of experience in a laboratory setting.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Set up before, provide prosectors with support during, and help clean up after necropsies.
- Provide necropsy and histology lab support including but not limited to changing solutions, printing slides/cassettes, running the slide staining machine and other equipment, weighing tissues, unpacking and preparing specimens for shipment.
- Euthanize laboratory animals to help ensure the humane treatment of animals.
- Observe and record data such as weights and physical characteristics of laboratory animals in accordance with laboratory standards.
- Observe and record facility and equipment measurements such as weights and temperatures in accordance with laboratory standards to help ensure the validity and integrity of experimental results.
- Work as a member of a team toward timely, efficient, accurate and precise production of histological slides for examination by the pathologist.
- Operate, clean/maintain facilities and equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Order, receive, decontaminate, and store equipment and other consumables; stock cabinets to help ensure efficiency of laboratory operations.
- Provide general assistance toward laboratory operations such as preparation of reagents and solutions, and disposal of biological and/or chemical waste.
- Adhere to EPA regulations, protocols, Standard Operating Procedures and Good Laboratory Practices.
Nice to Have:
- Rat/Mouse handling experience.
Skills:
- General chemistry, biology, and mathematics skills.
- Computer skills commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
Qualification And Education:
- Follow written and verbal instructions.
- Contribute toward a team environment.
- Recognize non-routine or unusual circumstances and obtain advice from appropriate personnel.
- Organize, prioritize, and complete assignments to stated specifications.
- Contribute to a safe working environment.
- Function independently with minimal supervision and take the initiative to accomplish tasks for the team that need to be completed.
- Must be able to deliver high-quality work product.
- Must be able to operate in a regulatory environment.
- Must be flexible and able to obtain new knowledge and skills that will contribute to overall objectives.
- Must be willing to handle laboratory animals.