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ULAM-IVAC Necropsy and Laboratory Research Technician - Full-time / Part-time
Hours | Part-time, Full-time |
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Location | Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor, Michigan |
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This position is within ULAM's In-vivo Animal Core (IVAC). The necropsy tasks include prosecting tissues from various research animal species, trimming, cassetting, decalcifying and processing tissues in addition to other necropsy oversight tasks. This person will be expected to perform various additional duties leading to the ultimate product, the stained tissue slide. These tasks include, cassette and slide labeling, tissue embedding, and frozen tissue sectioning. Additionally, this position will support other ULAM-IVAC service areas as needed.
Responsibilities*
Prosecting tissues from multiple research animal species
Trimming, cassetting, and decalcifying tissues
Perform tissue processing and embedding of small and large animals
Organize necropsy room supplies, tissue storage and recordkeeping
Perform frozen tissue sectioning.
Perform multiple tasks in the necropsy and histology laboratory
Ability to follow established policies and procedures in a laboratory environment
Record services into recharge forms
Maintain chemical inventory and manifest of hazardous chemicals, follow safety guidelines
Attend meetings with PI's and laboratory staff, and participate in lab meetings
Assist ULAM veterinary residents as needed in labeling and accessioning cases
Perform data entry into Microsoft Office applications
Customer service skills and other duties as assigned
For Associate Level: Perform routine experimental procedures
Required Qualifications*
Associates Degree and 1-3 years experience required.
Ability to function independently as well as a team member in a team setting
This position requires considerable use of arms and legs and activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of materials which at times weigh as much as 50 lbs or more.
Must be able to perform in an environment with exposure to animals, animal dander, animal byproducts and bedding materials for prolonged periods of time
Desired Qualifications*
Bachelors degree in Science for Intermediate Level
Associates degree for Associate level position
Previous histology and tissue handling experience
Work Schedule
40 hours per week, 5-day work week. Occasional overtime may be required.
Underfill Statement
This position may be under filled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Background Screening
University of Michigan Health System conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
- Job Opening ID169593
- Working TitleULAM-IVAC Necropsy and Laboratory Research Technician
- Job TitleResearch Tech Intermediate
- Work LocationAnn Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
- Full/Part TimeFull-Time
- Regular/TemporaryRegular
- FLSA StatusNonexempt
- Organizational GroupMedical School
- DepartmentLab Animal Medicine Unit
- Posting Begin/End Date3/12/2019 – 3/19/2019
- Career InterestResearch
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