Lab Technician I

Job Title: Lab Technician I Location: Groton, CT Type: Contract Compensation: $23.71 Work Model: Onsite – onsite Hours: 40.0 Responsibilities

• Support study set up to prepare for necropsy and histology portions of non GLP and GLP studies.
• Train to fully support necropsy and histology techniques as outlined in SOPs and directed by study protocols.
• Communicate with the pathologist and laboratory manager to ensure proper collection, handling, and submission of specimens, including chain of custody forms for outsourced work.
• Ensure proper use and preventative maintenance of equipment and laboratory space.
• Maintain full traceability of work and specimens.

Requirements

• HS degree with 1-3 years of relevant experience OR A.S Degree with 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Good Laboratory Practice Proficiency.
• Foundation in general laboratory skills and processes.
• Understanding of SOPs, lab safety, and PPE guidelines.
• Ability to recognize, document, and resolve data errors.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining efficiency and quality.
• Basic technical knowledge of relevant disciplines (histology, animal science) preferred.
• Hands-on experience with necropsy or tissue collection, histology, microtomy, tissue processing, or slide staining techniques preferred.
• Experience working in a GLP lab environment preferred.