Texas Biomedical Research Institute
San Antonio, TX
Description:
Texas Biomed is searching for a Veterinary Pathology Assistant I to join our team. This candidate will perform necropsy duties in support of research and to monitor the overall health of the non-human primate colonies on campus. The Role : Maintain, organize, and coordinate activities for the necropsy facility to include scheduling with PIs, research coordinators, biomaterials, and the pathologist on duty. Prepare the necropsy room to include verifying animal information, preparing instruments, laying out prelabeled cassettes and containers, and maintaining PPE and supply levels. Partner with a pathologist to perform necropsies and handle tissue collections with varying degrees of complexity for cassettes, frozen media, culture media, etc. Operate a bone saw for the removal of the brain and/or bone collections. Operate a digital camera for taking photos of lesions and download images into the database system. Clean, sanitize, and restock the necropsy...