NECROPSY TECHNICIAN
UC Davis
NECROPSY TECHNICIAN
Salary: Salary: $23.25 - $37.41/HR. Starting salary between $23.25 - $29.49/HR.
Final Filing Date: 08-21-2019, thereafter Open Until Filled
Under general supervision, handle animals, perform necropsy, process fixed tissue obtained from animal necropsy, tissue trimming and prepare samples for embedding with adherence to established protocols. Provide high level technical, data entry, and laboratory maintenance for necropsy facilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science or Physiology or related field, or/and equivalent combination of education and expertise.
• Knowledge of avian and mammalian anatomy and skills to assist with preparation of avian and mammalian necropsy.
• Knowledge of or experience working in a diagnostic lab necropsy facility, sample submission protocols, and to identify processed tissue types to aid in the embedding process.
• Experience with quality control procedures in a diagnostic laboratory including maintaining accurate inventory and quality control records.
• Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance methods in a diagnostic laboratory that utilized complex methodologies.
• Skills to work with biohazardous tissue, blood and dead animals; safety knowledge to prevent contaminating self and others with biohazardous materials.
• Knowledge in tissue trimming and basic pathology to understand and carry out written protocols associated with the preparation of tissue samples.
• Skills to handle and utilize necropsy facility equipment (monorail hoist, chutes, saws, etc.).
• Knowledge and skills to process and handle fixed animal tissues, including brain, lymph nodes, etc.
• Skills to handle live and dead animals.
• Experience assisting with euthanasia of live avian and mammalian species.
• Computer skills to quickly and accurately perform data entry and retrieval of data.
• Skills to record, and report to management work performed.
• Knowledge to identify processed tissue types to aid in the embedding process.
• Organizational skills to prioritize workload.
• Specimen photography skills.
• Customer service skills, with the experience to interact with individuals at all levels of the University and with external clients. Skills to obtain, comprehend and give adequate consideration to others' priorities, opinions and concerns. Skills to communicate complex and sensitive information, negotiate and resolve conflicts and promote teamwork.
• Analytical, problem solving, critical thinking and decision making skills to research, develop and recommend solutions to complex problems and issues.
• Skills to instruct, technically train and provide consultation to technical and professional personnel.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of safe working practices and laboratory/University safety protocols to include handling and disposal of waste solvents and biologically hazardous materials.
To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at
http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=166578
Requisition number #03024384
The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer