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　　Posted Job Title

　　Temporary Pathology Prosector

　　Job Profile Title

　　Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

　　Job Description Summary

　　The temporary pathology technician (prosector) assists veterinary pathologists in autopsy (systematic dissection of animals) for diagnostic, teaching, and research purposes, as well as the general operation of the pathology services. In addition to assisting in autopsy dissection, routine responsibilities include tissue/specimen collection and preparation, coordination of samples collected for teaching and research, processing tissues for further testing, data entry/data retrieval (basic computer skills required), and cleaning/upkeep of the postmortem room facilities and equipment. This position requires a dependable, detail-oriented individual who is not squeamish, can perform physical postroom tasks, and has excellent communication skills. Interaction with outside submitters (owners and veterinarians), New Bolton Center (NBC) veterinary clinicians and students, and other NBC services is common.

　　Job Description

　　Position is located in Kennett Square, PA (Chester County) where there is no public transportation. You must have your own transportation.

　　Job responsibilities include:

　　Cadaver dissection

　　Specimen handling and coordination – including diagnostic, teaching and research samples

　　Computer data entry

　　Equipment and facility cleaning & maintenance of operations

　　Client communications

　　Other duties as assigned

　　Position is contingent upon funding .

　　Qualifications

　　High School Diploma required. Bachelor's degree in Biology, Animal Husbandry or related field is preferred, and applicants having familiarity with domestic and/or wild animals will be preferred. Prophylactic vaccination for Rabies Virus is also required (cost compensated by the laboratory). Applicants must be willing and able to drive a university-owned vehicle and maintain a valid driver's license, to safely operate hand and power-tools (eg bow saw, commercial-grade band saw, mechanical hoist), and be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Work schedule - 9:00a - 5:00p with some flexibility.

　　Job Location - City, State

　　Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

　　Department / School

　　School of Veterinary Medicine

　　Pay Range

　　$7.25 - $29.22 Hourly Rate

　　Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

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