Supervisor – Necropsy

Supervisor – Necropsy

Requirements

• BS degree in scientific discipline with 5+ years of experience, or MS degree in scientific discipline with 3-5 years of laboratory experience in the healthcare, biotech/pharmaceutical industry or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience managing implementation of research studies under GCP/GLP compliance
• Comfortability with electronic and paper databases, including but not limited to ELN, LIMS, animal tracking and necropsy software
• Previous leadership experience
• Ability to execute sample handling and analysis with strict adherence to laboratory methods and SOPs
• Ensures work is performed to technical expectations and in compliance with GLPs
• Highly organized and detail oriented. Able to participate in multiple studies at a time
• Desire to work in a dynamic, collaborative, fast-paced team environment and to make a difference in the lives of people through innovative medicines
• Proven ability to successfully manage projects and timelines, organize/track complex information, prioritize accordingly, and the ability to quickly adjust to shifting priorities and demanding timelines when necessary
• Ability to work extended hours as needed, including but not limited to weekend and holiday coverage, occasionally on short notice

Responsibilities

• Build, manage and train a team of necropsy prosectors for execution of non-clinical necropsies to support the Gene Therapy, Gene Editing, and RNA programs
• Serve as a subject matter expert on tissue collection practices and participate in internal research team discussions regarding study design and implementation
• Develop, design and implement new procedures within the necropsy team
• Assist in the development of study-specific forms and necropsy schematics
• Performs protocol specific necropsy evaluations of laboratory animals, including but not limited to sample container preparation, harvesting, and weighing of tissues and accurate and timely record keeping
• Performs a variety of tissue preservation techniques including liquid nitrogen immersion, fixation, and perfusion procedures
• Performs tissue trimming according to study protocols
• Coordinates with and manage necropsies with cross-functional department leads including but not limited to vivarium staff, vivarium operations, study directors and pathologists as needed
• Assists in ordering supplies related to necropsy and histology activities
• Lead optimization or validation efforts for necropsy equipment as needed
• Manage communications and build relationships CROs and external collaborators with large animal models
• Train and mentor research staff on necropsy procedures
• A strong record of demonstrating critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to additional projects and responsibilities as assigned to support the overall goals of the department

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in muscle and nerve tissue handling preferred
• Experience in SOP and method drafting, report generation and knowledge of computerized data entry platforms