Necropsy Technician/Pathology Associate

Job Summary
Are you a skilled Necropsy Technician ready to make an impact in a dynamic preclinical environment? Are you interested in intimately learning anatomy of tissue and organ systems of multiple species? At Altasciences Preclinical Columbia, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team. As a Pathology Associate, you'll play a crucial role in our quest for excellence. To perform the job of Pathology Associate successfully, the individual is required to perform, but not limited to: The dissection of animals of a number of different species for the purpose of pre-clinical research. Recording gross observations and organ weights which will be used for anatomic pathology evaluation. The identification, collection and preparation of tissues for histology processing. The ability to maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment, to participate in meetings and discussions to prepare for upcoming studies. We are hiring all levels for this role, so apply now.

About the Role

To provide high quality and timely processing of pathological specimens through gross examinations, necropsies, tissue trimming and tissue processing as specified in company protocols and SOPs.

What You'll Do Here
• Train and become fluent on core SOPs
• Necropsy
• Organ weighing
• Bone marrow smear preparation
• Tissue trimming
• Decalcification
• Use of an Electronic Data Capture System (EDCS)
• Heat sealing
• Archiving
• Quality check (QC) review
• PA I will train on becoming a Lead Study Technician (LST)

What You Need to Succeed
• Reviewing protocols for correctness
• Attendance in protocol reviews, pre-necropsy meetings and departmental meetings
• Complete study set-up
• Maintaining necropsy suites, including other Pathology lab areas
• Maintaining instruments and equipment
• Maintaining facility records (i.e., fridge/freezer storage records, wet room storage records, equipment use logs)
• Assist with chemical management by maintaining stock and working solutions
• Assist with waste management
• Ordering and stocking
• Specialized necropsies and tissue trimming procedures as required by protocols
• Fetal reproductive necropsies

What You Need to Succeed
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) preferred; Associates degree or additional work experience acceptable
• 6 months to 1 year biological science or laboratory related work if B.S. or B.A. degree requirement not met
• Working knowledge of anatomic biology
• Basic computer skills, MS Office Suite required
• Proficiency in English including speaking, reading, and writing
• Advanced Math skills specifically that apply to scientific data
• Basic bench chemistry
• Aptitude for pathology and histology techniques
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills,
• Strong attention to detail
• Participation in company On-Call policy
• Continual GLP training