Lab Tech 1 - Chemistry

Lab Tech 1 Chemistry

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Use high-throughput automated analyzers, microscopes, and other diagnostic equipment to test various sample types, including but not limited to, whole blood, serum, urine, and feces
• Set up and execute laboratory tests, review results, and release findings in accordance with ZRL Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Ability to perform routine and non-routine maintenance on analyzers, including but not limited to, daily, weekly, monthly, and as needed maintenance
• Ability to perform basic analyzer troubleshooting techniques on one major department analyzer
• Review and approve daily Quality Control reports and weekly Levey-Jennings charts
• Handle and store all biological specimens in accordance with ZRL Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory workspace
• Properly handle and dispose of medical and biohazardous waste while adhering to all applicable regulatory guidelines
• Consistently and properly fill out laboratory logs, including but not limited to maintenance logs, environmental logs, and cleaning logs
• Ability to maintain several types of records, including but not limited to medical records, courier logs and manifests
• Prepare biological specimens for shipment to offsite testing facilities, adhering to all standards set forth by regulatory bodies including the Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Receive, store, and login all laboratory and office supplies into designated locations
• Operate and maintain secondary laboratory equipment, including but not limited to centrifuges, pipettes, heating blocks, and slide stainers
• Ability to prepare biological specimens for testing in various departments, including but not limited to, hematology, urinalysis, serology, chemistry, endocrinology, parasitology, cytology, and coagulation
• Ability to read, review, and follow SOPs and training modules set forth by Zoetis Reference Laboratories
• Manage email correspondence professionally and promptly

Education / Experience

• MT/MLT and 0 to 5 years of lab experience
• CVT/RVT/LVT and 1 to 5 years of lab experience
• Associates degree and 1 to 5 years of lab experience
• Bachelors degree and 1 to 5 years of lab experience
• Experience in the veterinary field strongly preferred, but not required. Other experience considered as applicable.
• Experience with 2-3 of the following instruments: Advia 2120i, Immulite 2000 XPi, AU680/5800, Clinitek Advantus, or Stago STarT.
• IT and LIS (laboratory information systems) experience and general comfort level with computer systems, technology, and equipment interfaces.
• Proficient knowledge in Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, fluid analysis

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to build, develop and work within a clinical laboratory team, including creative problem-solving and flexibility to meet rapid growth.
• Able to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures, troubleshoot sophisticated laboratory instruments in a timely manner, and have a working knowledge of LIS procedures.
• Team leadership, friendly, and loves a challenge.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills required.
• Robust organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced STAT environment.
• Strong computer skills and ability to work within Windows and Laboratory Information System environment.
• Team leadership, friendly, and loves a challenge.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills required.
• Robust organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced STAT environment.

Physical and Time requirements:

• Able to sit and stand for long periods
• Able to lift up to 50lbs
• Flexible hours and overtime may be required
• Must be available for evenings as needed and rotating weekends.
• SHIFT TIMES: Tuesday - Saturday 2am-10:30am
  

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Connected to our purpose and Core Beliefs, at Zoetis, we lead with inclusion. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) focus helps create an environment where each colleague can thrive. Our commitment to DE&I begins with our leadership team of diverse backgrounds, experiences and ethnicities, and it is demonstrated in our support of our colleagues and the animal health industry. We have nine colleague resources groups whose members spread awareness, foster inclusivity and make a positive impact on our business and communities.

Our commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has earned us recognitions as a 2024 Catalyst Award recipient and a Top 50 Company for Workplace Fairness by Fair360 (formerly DiversityInc). Zoetis has also been named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality, a Best Company for Working Parents, a Top Company for Executive Women, among many others. Learn more here.

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