Lab Tech 1 – Chemistry

Role Description

Lab Tech 1 Chemistry

SHIFT: Monday-Friday 10:00 pm 6:30 am

Summary:

The Lab Technician 1is responsible forperforming routine laboratory tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of animal health conditions. Key responsibilities include preparing samplesoperatinglaboratory equipment andmaintainingaccuraterecords. 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.

Job Duties:

Prepare biological specimens for testing in various departments including but not limited to hematology urinalysis serology chemistry endocrinology parasitology cytology andcoagulation

Use high-throughput automated analyzers microscopes and other diagnostic equipment to test various sample types including but not limited to whole blood serum urine andfeces

Set up and execute laboratory tests review results and release findingsin accordance withZRL Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Perform routine and non-routine maintenance on analyzers including but not limited to daily weekly monthly and as neededmaintenance

Perform basic analyzer troubleshooting techniques on one major departmentanalyzer

Review and accept daily Quality Control reports and weekly Levey-Jenningscharts

Handle and store all biological specimensin accordance withZRL Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Maintain a clean and organized laboratoryworkspace

Properly handle and dispose of medical and biohazardous waste while adhering to all applicable regulatoryguidelines

Consistently and properly fill out laboratory logs including but not limited to maintenance logs environmental logs and cleaninglogs

Maintain several types of records including but not limited to medical records courierlogsandmanifests

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 designatedlocations

Operate andmaintainsecondary laboratory equipment including but not limited to centrifuges pipettes heating blocks and slidestainers

Understand and follow SOPs and training modules set forth by Zoetis Reference Laboratories

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalentrequired.

Associate orBachelorsdegree preferred.

Requires1-2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting and experience in performing basic laboratory testing oroperations

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

Technical Skills Required:

Strong attention to detail

Proficiencyin using laboratory equipment and software.

IT and LIS (laboratory information systems) experience and general comfortlevelwith computer systems technology and equipment interfaces.

Team-oriented with excellent collaboration skills

Ability to work independently and as part of ateam

Robust organizational and time management abilities

Excellent data entry skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to complete tasks with minimalsupervision

Fluency in English language

Physical Position Requirements:

Ability tolift upto 50pounds

Ability to bend kneel stoopcrouch

Ability towalksitor stand for extended periods

Full time

Regular

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