Necropsy Technician

UC Davis

Necropsy Technician

Salary or Pay Range : $28.88 - $46.46 / hour (Department budgeted salary range : $28.88 - $32.51 / hr. Commensurate with experience.)

Under minimal supervision, handle animals, perform necropsies, process fixed tissue obtained from animal necropsy procedures, and trim formalin fixed tissues with adherence to established protocols. Provide high level technical assistance, data entry, and laboratory maintenance for necropsy facilities.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and / or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science or Physiology or related field, or / and equivalent combination of education and experience in technical aspects of necropsy including exsanguination, euthanasia, tissue collection, identification of normal versus abnormal anatomy and sterile techniques.
• Experience handling and restraining live animals, especially livestock, for euthanasia purposes.
• Experience working with biohazardous tissue, blood, and dead animals; safety knowledge to prevent contaminating self and others with biohazardous materials.
• Knowledge of avian and mammalian anatomy and skills to prepare and assist with necropsies.
• Knowledge of trimming fixed tissues.
• Skills to prepare tissue samples for various types of analyses.
• Ability to understand and consider others' priorities, opinions and concerns in a busy work environment, interact professionally with clients, communicate complex and confidential information, and promote teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

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Job ID# 81353

The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

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