Pathology Technician

Company: Actalent
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Description:Summary: Performs anatomic pathology and laboratory duties including performing necropsies, documenting findings, trimming tissue, assisting in the histology laboratory and shipping of specimens. Adherence to GLP and non-GLP studies is mandatory.Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.1. Supports or independently performs necropsy procedures, including complete necropsies and perfusion procedures.2. Assists and performs routine gross examination as required by GLP standards, and performs accurate and timely record keeping.3. Assists in the coordination of study tasks from pre-initiation to study completion.4. Coordinates and performs the shipping of all pathology related specimens to the appropriate designated facility. Performs thorough recordkeeping of shipping and receipt logs.5. Performs tissue trimming according to established guidelines.6. Performs photography and high-resolution x-ray imaging and film developing.7. Maintains proficiency in all appropriate designated departmental SOPs with knowledge of lab processes.8. Assists in the review of protocols that include pathology services, and assists with modifying pathology-related SOP's.9. Maintains a clean, GLP-compliant lab and ensures all logbooks are reviewed and correct. Maintains laboratory equipment according to applicable SOPs.10. Performs calibration or validation activities to specialized equipment.Additional Duties and Responsibilities:11. Other duties as assigned.Skills:biology, biology, GLP, necropsy, Animal science, Laboratory, dissectionAdditional Skills & Qualifications:Education/Experience:- Associate or Bachelor degree or equivalent in Biological Sciences or related discipline; or a minimum of two years experience in a laboratory environment and AALAS assistant laboratory animal technician (ALAT) certification, or certification candidate for achievement within six months.- Experience in a GLP, preclinical pathology environment is preferred.- Excellent communication skills.- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.Experience Level:Entry Level About Actalent: Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We're supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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