Necropsy Technician III

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.

Independently perform advanced necropsy procedures in support of preclinical research studies. Prepare, review, and maintain study documentation, perform quality control reviews of study data, and serve as a technical resource for pathology and necropsy-related activities. Provide guidance and training to less experienced staff while ensuring compliance with applicable protocols, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.

• Independently perform specialized necropsy procedures, including tissue collection for special analyses, perfusion fixation, fetal evaluations, specialized dissections, neurodissections, and gross pathology photography.
• Prepare study-specific necropsy procedures, technical documentation, and supporting records.
• Conduct quality control reviews of study data and documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in the preparation of responses to audits, deviations, inspections, and other internal or external reviews.
• Participate in method development initiatives, troubleshoot technical challenges, and recommend process improvements.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for pathology and necropsy-related study activities.
• Attend and contribute to study meetings and may lead discussions related to pathology and necropsy procedures.
• Train and mentor junior staff in necropsy techniques, procedures, and best practices.
• Perform basic histology procedures, including trimming, processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and cover slipping, as needed.
• Assist with advanced histology techniques, including slide quality control, special staining procedures, serial/step sectioning, and preparation of thin or thick tissue sections.
• Maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment while adhering to company, regulatory, and safety requirements.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Animal Science, Pathology, or a related life science discipline preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years of pathology laboratory and/or necropsy experience.
• Experience supporting GLP studies and working within a regulated laboratory environment preferred.

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated competency in necropsy procedures and completion of all required skills associated with preceding job levels.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately document and review study data.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications and laboratory documentation systems preferred.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Available for occasional weekend, holiday, and/or on-call work as required based on study demands.

The pay rate for this position is $33.00/hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state‑of‑the‑art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market.

Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety…