RCI-PFE-7758 Lab Technician

Position SummaryThe AIP technician assistant is responsible for laboratory support functions that allow accurate, high quality necropsy/histology study work for rodent and non-rodent safety studies in compliance with the study protocol, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards, animal welfare regulations, and departmental policies/procedures. The pathology data collected and processed on these studies enable candidate selection, first-in-human studies, 13-week studies and early research and target safety and investigative workPosition ResponsibilitiesSupports study set up to prepare for necropsy and histology portions of non GLP and GLP studies.In a structured environment, may train to fully support necropsy and histology techniques as outlined in our SOPs and directed by study protocolsCommunicates with the pathologist and laboratory manager to ensure proper collection, handling and submission of specimens, as well as, proper handling of all supportive documentation, including chain of custody forms for outsourced workEnsures proper use of and preventative maintenance of equipment and laboratory spaceEnsures full traceability of his/her work and of specimensEducation And ExperienceMinimumHS degree with 1-3 years of relevant experienceORA.S Degree with 0-2 years of relevant experiencePreferred QualificationsA.S. Degree with 1-3 years of relevant experienceGood Laboratory Practice Proficiency

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or related field.0–3 years of academic research or laboratory experience.Hands-on laboratory experience through academic research, internships, or projects.Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.Good communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Technical Skills RequirementsTechnical Skills Required:Foundation in general laboratory skills and processesUnderstanding of standard operating procedures (SOP)Compliance with lab safety and personal protective equipment guidelinesAble to recognize, document, and resolve data errorsAble to multitask while maintaining a high level of efficiency and qualityTechnical Skills Preferred:Basic technical knowledge and/or skills of relevant disciplines (histology, animal science)Hands on experience with one or more of the following technical skillsNecropsy or tissue collectionHistology: microtomy, tissue processing, paraffin embedding, histology slide staining techniquesExperience working in a GLP lab environment.Career link: https://talentarbor.com/job/details/141952/3/652/aip-technician-assistant-groton-ct-us