Lab Tech 1

Role Description Job Title

• Lab
• Tech 1
• Schedule: Tues –
• Fri 9:00pm – 5:30am;
• Sat 5:00pm – 130am The Lab Technician 1 is responsible for performing routine laboratory tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of animal health conditions. Key responsibilities include preparing samples, operating laboratory equipment, and maintaining accurate records. This role supports the Global Diagnostics division at Zoetis and will work closely with internal veterinarians or medical team, and other lab personnel to ensure the highest standards of quality and accuracy in our diagnostic services.
• Responsibilities and
• Duties: · Prepare biological specimens for testing in various departments, including but not limited to, hematology, urinalysis, serology, chemistry, endocrinology, parasitology, cytology, and coagulation · 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) · Perform routine and non-routine maintenance on analyzers, including but not limited to, daily, weekly, monthly, and as needed maintenance · Perform basic analyzer troubleshooting techniques on one major department analyzer · Review and accept 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 · 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 log 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 · Understand and follow SOPs and training modules set forth by
• Zoetis
• Reference
• Laboratories
• Education and
• Experience:
• Minimum
• Education
• Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent required. BS/BA is preferred.
• Experience
• Requirement: 1+ years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Required
• Skills: · Strong attention to detail · Proficiency in using laboratory equipment and software. · IT and LIS (laboratory information systems) experience and general comfort level with computer systems, technology, and equipment interfaces. · Team-oriented with excellent collaboration skills · Ability to work independently and as part of a team · Robust organizational and time management abilities · Excellent data entry skills · Strong written and oral communication skills · Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision ·
• Fluency in
• English language
• Physical and
• Time requirements: · Able to sit and stand for long periods of time · Able to lift up to 50lbs · Flexible hours and overtime may be required The US base salary range for this full-time position is $20.70/hr. - $29.00/hr. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation. Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more. Full time Regular Colleague Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

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