Lab Tech 1

Job Title: Lab Tech 1

Schedule: Tuesday Saturday 430 PM -1:00 AM

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:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Associate or Bachelors degree preferred.

Requires 1-2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting and experience in performing basic laboratory testing or operations

Proficient knowledge in one of the following preferred: Hematology Chemistry Urinalysis Endocrinology Parasitology and Cytology

Required Skills:

Strong attention to detail

Team-oriented with excellent collaboration skills

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 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 $22.10 - $33.08. 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 includinghealthcare 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 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.

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age gender identity or gender expression national origin disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at site or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of @. In addition Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be addition Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.