Necropsy Technician

We are seeking a Necropsy Technician I for our Safety Assessment site located in Reno, NV.

• Perform basic necropsy laboratory procedures.
• Participate in the documentation of all activities as required. Receive and ship samples.
• Assist with and perform basic necropsy procedures (basic dissection, tissue collection/preservation, fresh tissue trimming, sample collection, etc.).
• Learn and use correct anatomic terms.
• Receive samples, complete tracking documentation, and prepare pathology materials and data for shipment and archiving.

Education
:
High School diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required. Associate's degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent in a biological science preferred.

Experience
: 1 year of pathology laboratory experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Certification/Licensure
:
None.

Other
:
Must be able to perform effectively as a team member, accurately record data, follow verbal and written instructions, maintain a positive work atmosphere, communicate effectively, and interact in a professional manner with management, coworkers, and sponsors. Must be able to differentiate normal from abnormal tissue. Experience with computer software programs is preferred.

Pay range: $21 per hour.

Schedule:

Monday‑Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. for training (approx. 3 months). After training, 4‑10 hour shifts are available, 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Bonus/incentives based on performance, 401(k), paid time off, stock purchase program, health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work‑life balance flexibility.

Charles River Laboratories is an early‑stage contract research organization (CRO) that specializes in laboratory animal medicine and science and provides a wide range of preclinical development services. With over 20,000 employees, we support clients from target identification through preclinical development and clinical laboratory testing.

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.