Job summary:
Performs necropsy and/or histology tasks on a variety of laboratory animals in compliance with the appropriate SOPs, GLPs, and regulatory guidelines
Monitors animal health and welfare in compliance with the Animal Health and Welfare Act and help maintain facilities for AAALAC compliance

Duties and Responsibilities:
Trim wet tissues
Embed tissues into paraffin
Performs duties of necropsy and/or histology
Performs necropsy and/or histology study responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned
Report all animal care concerns and become involved in the resolution and appropriate corrective action, when necessary
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, or Associate Degree in Histology, Laboratory Animal Technology or Veterinary Technology plus twelve months experience; Experience may substitute for education
Certification as a Histology Technician by ASCP or an AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technician level is desirable

Required:
2-4 years of related experience
Required:
Verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates teamwork and leadership skills
Data documentation and QC skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to structure and manage workloads without direct supervision

Working condition
Exposure to 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin and other common histology chemicals
Work with other potentially hazardous substances not limited to known/potential teratogens or carcinogens and/or radio-labeled test materials
Exposure to rodents, rabbits, canines, primates and other common laboratory animals
Works within vivarium, histology laboratories, common office areas

Mandatory immunizations and screening as required
Overtime and weekend work as required
Work requires PPE (personal protective equipment)
Position entails repetitive motion
Must be able to work in a laboratory setting with laboratory animals