Description
Position at Veterinary Laboratory of Rochester
Veterinary Laboratory of Rochesteris in search of a part-timeLaboratory Assistantto join our growing team!
We offer an AMAZING benefits package- which includes paid time off 401k medical/dental/vision insurance HSA and FSA available parental leave generous pet discounts and more!
Essential Functions:
- Assists the lab technicians in all day-to-day laboratory operations including accurately running CBCs UA dipsticks centrifuging samples staining slides and setting up fecals and cultures.
- Provides lab-related customer service by answering phones retrieving/faxing lab work responding to emails and filling add-on tests and supply requests.
- Responsible for keeping the lab stocked and organized by unpacking shipments filling sample cups and pipettes cleaning counters and cabinets taking out trash and recycling.
- Participates with the team and supervisors to foster teamwork and facilitate a productive professional working environment.
- Understands and consistently follows Thrive policies and procedures. Ensuring lab practices meet or exceed policy and industry standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
To excel in this position you should be detail oriented be able to multitask be careful and be accurate.
Education: High School or GED equivalent
Experience: Entry level position
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting and standing
- Lifting 25 pounds
- Ability to operate equipment
- Ability to enter data and read computer
Hazards:
- Exposure to animal bodily fluids
- Exposure to hazardous chemical and hazardous waste
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a starting rate ranging from $15.50-20/hr. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills qualifications experience and location.