Associate Pathology Technician

NAMSA•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$18 - $24

About The Position

NAMSA pioneered the industry and was the first independent company in the world to focus solely on medical device materials for safety. NAMSA started testing medical devices before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started regulating such products in 1976. We are shaping the industry. NAMSA has been a key contributor to the development of the test methods that govern our industry. We have become the industry’s premier provider. We provide support for clients during every step of the product development lifecycle and beyond. Come and work for an organization with the: Vision to inspire innovative MedTech solutions that advance global healthcare, improve patient lives and accelerate Client success and the Mission to deliver best-in-class global MedTech development solutions through our people, expertise and technology by adhering to our core Values: Act with integrity in everything we do. Provide best-in-class customer experiences. Develop superior talent and deliver expertise. Respond with agility and provide timely results. Embrace collaboration, diverse perspectives and ideas. Job Description: • Supports or independently performs necropsy procedures, including complete necropsies and perfusion procedures. • Assists and performs routine gross examination as required by GLP standards, and performs accurate and timely record keeping. • Assists in coordinating and performing the shipping of all pathology related specimens to the appropriate designated facility. Performs thorough recordkeeping of shipping and receipt logs. • Performs tissue trimming according to established guidelines. • Performs photography and high-resolution x-ray imaging and film developing. • Maintains proficiency in all appropriate designated departmental SOPs with knowledge of lab processes. • Assists in the review of protocols that include pathology services, and assists with modifying pathology-related SOP’s. • Maintains a clean, GLP-compliant lab and ensures all logbooks are reviewed and correct. Maintains laboratory equipment according to applicable SOPs. • Performs calibration or validation activities to specialized equipment. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Technical Competencies: • 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, nonclinical pathology environment is preferred. Working Conditions: • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to, and comes in contact with, a variety of livestock, domestic and laboratory animals. The employee routinely uses and is exposed to sharp objects, formaldehyde and other toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to fluoroscopy and may occasionally be exposed to blood borne pathogens and zoonotic diseases. • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and work/type at a computer. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, and is occasionally required to use large and small hand-held cutting tools to perform large and small, sometimes meticulous, incisions and cuttings as appropriate. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and up to 100 pounds with assistance. Employee may be required to view computer monitors and stand for extended periods of time. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Pay Range Minimum: $17.79 Pay Range Target: $24.00 Pay Frequency: Hourly Please Note: Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. NAMSA is an equal employment opportunity company. NAMSA participates in pre-employment background and drug screen processes aligned to local, state and federal laws. NAMSA was founded on the principals of delivering quality customer service, conducting ourselves with integrity, respect for one another, open communication and collaboration. Whether you have a background in Laboratory Science, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Engineering, or Sales & Business, NAMSA offers exciting opportunities to align with your expertise.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a GLP, nonclinical pathology environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports or independently performs necropsy procedures, including complete necropsies and perfusion procedures.
Assists and performs routine gross examination as required by GLP standards, and performs accurate and timely record keeping.
Assists in coordinating and performing the shipping of all pathology related specimens to the appropriate designated facility. Performs thorough recordkeeping of shipping and receipt logs.
Performs tissue trimming according to established guidelines.
Performs photography and high-resolution x-ray imaging and film developing.
Maintains proficiency in all appropriate designated departmental SOPs with knowledge of lab processes.
Assists in the review of protocols that include pathology services, and assists with modifying pathology-related SOP’s.
Maintains a clean, GLP-compliant lab and ensures all logbooks are reviewed and correct. Maintains laboratory equipment according to applicable SOPs.
Performs calibration or validation activities to specialized equipment.
Other duties as assigned.