Pathology Lab Technician (Full-Time, SeaWorld San Diego)

What you get to do:

• Perform gross necropsy exams of terrestrial and marine animals (i.e. birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, invertebrates), including tissue sample collection.
• Check-in tissue or biopsy samples, initiate pathology reports, trim preserved tissue into cassettes for histology processing, and perform other tasks needed for diagnoses and/or reports.
• Assist in organization and shipping of samples for further processing, and ancillary testing.
• Responsible for post-processing samples, for archiving and for formalin disposal.
• Document and maintain a pathology image archive.
• Assist in the management of the pathology database.
• Facilitate pathology evaluations from affiliated facilities in southern California.
• Assist in clinical and conservation research project data collection and publication.
• Clean and maintain necropsy room, walk-in refrigerator and freezer. Clean and maintain trimming station, ultralow, freezer and refrigerator.
• Clean, use, and maintain necropsy tools, including sharp instruments.
• Assist with organization and storage of biomaterials from necropsied specimens in refrigerator, freezer, and preserved tissue archives.
• Work closely in a team setting with the pathology, veterinary and laboratory teams within the hospital.
• Other related duties as assigned by Hospital Manager, Pathologist and/or Veterinarians.

What it takes to succeed:

• Age: Must be at least 18 years old
• Experience: Experience with laboratory or animal-related work required. Pathology experience preferred.
• Work Experience: 1 to 2 years of experience with laboratory or animal-related work required
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a biology related field preferred
• Supervision: Able to work without supervision
• Technology: Must be computer and technology savvy; comfortable with digital medical records, imaging, and proficient in Microsoft applications to work on spreadsheets and/or databases.
• Work Environment: Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat. Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors and cold/heat temperature extremes
• Schedule: Work a flexible schedule/hours based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays
• Detail Orientation: Detail oriented and organized
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Software Knowledge: Able to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Driver's License: State driver’s license, proof of insurance, and ability to meet SEA driving requirements
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis
• Professional Communication: Communicate professionally and effectively with ambassadors and guests

Compensation:

Salary: 25.00 USD per hour