Necropsy / Histology Technician

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.