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Position:
Assistant Technician - Anatomic Pathology
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Job Id:
4337
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# of Openings:
1
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General Summary
This position is responsible for providing general research support in the post-life laboratories. The Assistant Technician - Anatomic Pathology must have a demonstrated understanding of scientific research and methods, proficiency in a limited set of laboratory techniques, and proven ability to work well within a team. This position will report directly to the Supervisor, Anatomic Pathology.
Key Responsibilities
- Observes and executes activities consistent with study protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or Laboratory Methods, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations, and safety and health practices.
- Successfully demonstrates application of newly learned skills and knowledge of basic study design and executes with quality on a consistent basis.
- Executes assigned activities on a study following appropriate procedures.
- Gathers and reviews experimental data.
- Completes necropsy of animals at biosafety levels 1, 2, or 3, as required.
- Collects biological samples including samples for proteomic/genomic analysis and electron microscopy.
- Gathers and reviews experimental data including organ weights and anatomical changes.
- Dependent on divisional resource availability, the Assistant Necropsy Technician - Anatomic Pathology may be responsible for additional activities, including but not limited to:
- Performing maternal evaluations (laparohysterectomy) and teratology evaluations (fetal external, visceral, and skeletal morphology) in rodents and rabbits;
- Collecting samples and specimens at c-section and necropsy;
- Performing processing and examination of fetal skeletal specimens; and
- Providing support to histology group.
Position Specific
- Demonstrates knowledge and application of standard scientific principles, theories, and concepts.
- Ability to observe appropriate safety and study requirements by reading, understanding and following Standard Operating Procedures, Good Laboratory Practices requirements, and study protocols.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to include an N95 respirator or PAPR for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Able to work overtime, weekends, holidays when necessary.
- Demonstrate proficiency in relevant computer programs (e.g. MS Office Suite Products).
- Demonstrated ability to learn new tasks.
- This position requires the ability to meet all entry requirements, including medical and vaccination requirements for work in both an A/BSL-1, 2 & 3 laboratory environment. Immunizations are required for this position and are determined by the study/agent. Some examples include Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Smallpox, Polio, and Influenza.
- U.S. Person
This position is in a laboratory environment and requires significant physical exertion and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including (but not limited to):
- Standing, walking, or climbing for extended periods of time
- Lifting, pulling, or pushing heavy objects (sometimes in excess of 50lbs.)
- Perform repetitive and strenuous activities that require standing or Stooping/crouching by bending at waist or legs
- Clear vision with corrective lenses at 20 feet or more and ability to determine colors (no color blindness)
- Fine motor skills and manual dexterity
- Withstanding exposure to constant or intermittent high noise levels
- Eye protection (safety glasses and/or full-face shield)
- Respirator (varies based on tasks and barrier requirements)
- Tyvek/scrub suits
- Nitrile (or equivalent) gloves (varies based on tasks)
- Hearing protection (varies based on tasks)
Immunizations are required for this position and are determined by the study/agent. Some examples include Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Smallpox, Polio, and Influenza
Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate's degree with 2 years of related experience, or
- Bachelor's degree with 1 year experience.
- Assistant - 1 year - They would gain this experience from the college/university labs - entry level with college experience
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of related experience in necropsy, prosector experience
- ALAT, LAT, or LATG preferred
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Southern Research Institute
Jun 27, 2025 