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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:
Responsibilities:
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:
Responsibilities:
- Prepare laboratory setup before necropsies, support prosectors during procedures, and perform post-procedure cleanup.
- Provide necropsy and histology lab support including changing solutions, printing slides and cassettes, operating staining equipment, and weighing tissues.
- Unpack, prepare, and ship specimens in accordance with laboratory procedures.
- Euthanize laboratory animals in compliance with humane treatment standards.
- Observe and record animal data such as weights and physical characteristics per laboratory protocols.
- Monitor and record facility and equipment measurements such as temperatures and weights to ensure data integrity.
- Support the production of histological slides including embedding, cutting, staining, and coverslipping when applicable.
- Operate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment and facilities in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Order, receive, decontaminate, and store lab supplies and consumables; maintain inventory levels.
- Prepare reagents and solutions and dispose of biological and chemical waste safely.
- Ensure compliance with EPA regulations, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and standard operating procedures.
- Potential to transition into a full necropsy/histology technician role.
- Perform routine and specialized rodent necropsies and histology procedures based on workload and performance.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
- Strong teamwork and professional communication skills.
- Ability to recognize and escalate non-routine issues appropriately.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills with attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take initiative.
- Basic knowledge of biology, chemistry, and mathematics.
- Ability to operate in a regulated laboratory environment.
- Flexibility to learn new skills and adapt to evolving responsibilities.
- Willingness to handle laboratory animals and work occasional weekends if required.
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn validated systems.
- Bachelor of Science degree required.