At Poulpharm, we believe in the potential of every individual to make a positive impact on veterinary healthcare. Our dedicated team of professionals, ranging from laboratory technologists, animal caretakers, researchers, and species experts to marketers and quality coordinators, works tirelessly together, both at the diagnostic level and in conducting (pre-)clinical studies in our state-of-the-art testing facilities.
As a leading partner for veterinarians, the veterinary pharmaceutical industry, and the food industry, we are constantly seeking talented and passionate individuals who want to contribute to our inspiring story. At Poulpharm, you will have the opportunity to develop your talents and grow in a stimulating environment. Poulpharm is looking for a Necropsy Technician (m/f/x) to support the veterinary pathologist in Belgium.
Do you enjoy hands-on work in a laboratory environment and are you interested in animal health and diagnostics? Are you meticulous, practical and comfortable in a varied role involving both operational
and administrative tasks?
Then we’re looking for you!
Job description
As a member of staff in the post-mortem and diagnostic laboratory, you will support vets and colleagues in the day-to-day running of the post-mortem room and the laboratory.
You will be responsible for:
• Assisting with post-mortems carried out by vets.
• Independently carrying out standardised sampling, primarily on poultry and pigs.
• Caring for and monitoring live animals delivered for diagnostic testing.
• Cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining the post-mortem room and equipment in accordance with applicable hygiene and biosafety procedures.
• Managing stock and materials.
• Processing samples administratively in the laboratory information system.
• Maintaining contact with clients in the event of ambiguities or additional questions. regarding requests and laboratory results.
• Preparing and processing weekly, monthly and annual overviews of incoming samples and laboratory activities, including reporting for newsletters and annual reports.
• Helping to monitor turnaround times and contributing to the overall workflow of laboratory results.
Profile
- You have a keen eye for order, tidiness and hygiene, and understand the importance of correct
cleaning, disinfection and quality control procedures within an ISO-certified laboratory environment.
• You are not put off by working in an autopsy environment, including contact with biological materials and strong odours.
• Experience in handling poultry is an advantage.
• You work accurately, take the initiative, ask questions proactively and work independently in both administrative and practical tasks.
• You are eager to learn and willing to master new techniques and procedures.
• You can switch flexibly and efficiently between different tasks and priorities.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
What do we offer you?
At Poulpharm, you can expect an interesting position where you can take responsibility. You will be part of an engaging and varied job with opportunities for development. As a stable company, we guarantee job security and offer you a competitive salary, along with interesting fringe benefits according to experience level.
Interested in joining our team?
Are you a hands-on and detail-oriented Necropsy Technician who enjoys working in both a practical and administrative role? Are you comfortable in a post-mortem and diagnostic laboratory and passionate about accurate sampling, hygiene and high-quality laboratory work?
Don’t hestitate to apply and send your CV and motivation letter to jobs@sas-global.com.