Autopsy Technician

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For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well‑being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform.

In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

We are seeking an experienced Technician 1 – Necropsy for our Pathology Services Team in Mattawan, MI. A Technician 1 – Necropsy is in training to perform and become proficient in on‑boarding skills, procedures, and cooperation in a team environment. The technician is learning basic skills required to conduct a study, which may include animal handling, sedation, animal procedures including dissection, collection of samples and weights, laboratory preparation, set‑up and cleaning, and preparation of laboratory solutions.

The technician is working under close supervision to gain proficiency.

The pay for this position is $20/hr please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

The work schedule for this role is:
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with a weekend/holiday rotation and overtime, as necessary.

• Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human‑animal interactions.
• Train in on‑boarding skills which may include animal handling, sedation; animal procedures including dissection; collection of samples and weights; laboratory preparation, set‑up and cleaning; preparation of laboratory solutions. Specific skills will be based on each area’s training plan and business needs.
• Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms, or in electronic data capture systems.
• Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements.
• Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment.
• Learn and know anatomic terms.
• Receive, track, and prepare samples or materials, as required for department.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required. Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent in a biological science, preferred.
• Experience:
  
  No previous experience required.
• Certification/Licensure:
  None, unless required by local government.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
• Ability to ensure that a safe working environment is maintained by observing all safety procedures and working methods by making proper use of protective clothing and equipment, and by reading, understanding, and following all safety documents issued or notified of.
• Ability to ensure the integrity of the studies and fulfill the regulatory agencies requirements by performing the activities according to the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Business Operating Procedures (BOP) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) rules.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.

• Lift/move up to 60 pounds regularly, possibly over the head.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Walk long distances across the facility, possibly up to 10 miles per day on concrete floors.
• Remain seated for extended periods of time.
• Utilize meticulous fine‑motor skills.
• Work while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work in close proximity to rodents and rabbits that may result in sensitization to allergens or exacerbate preexisting allergies.

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