Lab Technician

POSITION SUMMARY
The AIP technician is responsible for performing accurate high quality necropsy/histology study work for rodent and non-rodent safety studies in compliance with the study protocol Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards animal welfare regulations and departmental policies/procedures. The pathology data collected and processed on these studies by the Pathology Technician enable candidate selection first-in-human studies 13-week studies and early research and target safety and investigative work.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform all regulatory responsibilities in compliance with applicable regulatory standards.
Read understand and follow the study protocol and understand connection between study
protocol and Pristima protocol which is based on the study protocol.
Responsible for performing all aspects of the necropsy/histology phase of rodent and nonrodent
safety studies including study set up necropsy tissue trimming processing slide cutting staining data collection and documentation data quality control review and preparation of necropsy/histology data for archiving.
Ensure proper supplies and equipment are available and suitable for study conduct functions; generate forms labels and other materials needed for study conduct as required.
Completes self-review of necropsy/histology data for accuracy and completeness against
the protocol; appropriately documents and corrects data errors notifies appropriate study personnel as required.
Troubleshoot and solve equipment/technical problems associated with necropsy/histology components of study conduct.
Communicate with Management Study Director Comparative Medicine and support personnel to ensure compliance with all protocol driven activities high quality animal welfare practices are followed and to enable proactive adjustment of the protocol by the Study Director in the event of unexpected events or findings.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Pathology line including Pathologists Global AIP Lab Leader DSRD AIP Laboratory Managers and AIP scientists and Technicians.
Global Pathology Quality Control Team and Global Pathology Slide Scanning Lead

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum
4 years applicable histology experience; or Associates degree Biological Sciences (or equivalent) with HT (ASCP) with 2 years applicable histology experience; or B.S. Biological Sciences (or equivalent) with 1 year applicable histology experience.
Preferred:
> 7 years applicable histology experience or Associates degree Biological Sciences (or equivalent) with >3 years of relevant necropsy and/ histology experience HT (ASCP) certification or eligible
B.S. Biological Sciences (or equivalent) with > 1 year of relevant necropsy and/or histology experience HT (ASCP)
HT Certification preferred but not required


TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
Training in histology/necropsy and/or performing other laboratory techniques for in vivo
studies in multiple species (rat mouse dog NHP) in a GLP environment
Use of electronic data capture systems spreadsheet applications or other data management
Systems
Performs effectively as a team member; accurately records data; effectively follows verbal and written instructions; maintains a positive work atmosphere; communicates effectively; and interacts in a professional manner with management colleagues and customer and partner groups.

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The position requires performing ex vivo work and therefore the colleagues must be able to wear appropriate PPE.
They must be able to physically perform the technical procedures that may require lifting sitting standing walking and bending

4 years applicable histology experience; or Associates degree Biological Sciences (or equivalent) with HT (ASCP) with 2 years applicable histology experience; or B.S. Biological Sciences (or equivalent) with 1 year applicable histology experience.
Preferred:
> 7 years applicable histology experience or Associates degree Biological Sciences (or equivalent) with >3 years of relevant necropsy and/ histology experience HT (ASCP) certification or eligible
B.S. Biological Sciences (or equivalent) with > 1 year of relevant necropsy and/or histology experience HT (ASCP)
HT Certification preferred but not required

Work Schedule: Monday Friday / First shift

Interviews: Teams Meeting