The Senior Necropsy Technician will engage in necropsy functions, maintain the laboratory facility/equipment and oversee studies to ensure timely completion of studies. Will serve as mentor and trainer for Necropsy Technician I and II’s and as a liaison between other departments/groups to communicate expectations and business need. Role Responsibilities • Serve as a mentor and trainer for Necropsy Technicians I & II including training records and documentation in Master Control. • Advanced euthanasia includes drug administration including but not limited to catheter placement. • Advanced prosection of tissues/organs including DRG and spinal cord. • Advanced sample collection including urine, blood, CSF. • Advanced specialty tissue processing and advanced necropsy procedures. including but not limited to brain and/or eye collection. • Data review: daily study data, study books, generating deviations, consult on SOP and protocol review as needed • Serve as a point technician on studies to include but not limited to photo management, document generation, pre-initiation meetings, and changes to schedule. • Necropsy set up including but not limited to LIMS, paper records, cassettes, and tubes. • Recognize and pilot process improvement opportunities and projects. • Equipment owner including troubleshooting of necropsy procedures and equipment. • Drug calculations and administration. • Sample preparation and shipping. • Intubation/extubation, induction of anesthesia, and assessing anesthetic depth. • Other duties as assigned. Role Requirements • High School Diploma/GED required with a minimum of 3 years of experience or an undergraduate degree with 4 years of experience preferred. • LATG certification preferred. Ability to handle common laboratory species. • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office core applications and the ability to learn and use additional applications. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Basic understanding of laboratory operations and data collection, knowledge of GLP’s and other federal regulations relating to the care and handling of laboratory animals. • Basic understanding of study design and protocols and the ability to efficiently and consistently produce quality tissues/samples to meet protocol endpoints. • The ability to efficiently and consistently able to produce high quality tissues/samples to meet protocol endpoints. Behavioral Expectations • Time Management • Conflict Resolution • Stress Management/Resilience Special Requirements • This role works predominately in a laboratory setting. There will be exposure to animal pathogens and chemicals. There will be handling of and/or exposure to animal tissues and zoonotic organisms. • Ability to don and wear personal protective gear, including N95 masks and respirators. • Physical activity includes lifting (up to 50lbs), carrying (up to 40lbs for up to 50 feet), pushing/pulling (up to 75lbs force), reaching, gripping/pinching, standing and ascending ladders without restriction. • Ability to spend most of the day standing or walking. • Ability to work beyond typical work schedule including, but not limited to, evenings, weekends, extended shifts with short notice.