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 samples,operatinglaboratory 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 orBachelor'sdegree 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, stoop,crouch

* Ability towalk,sit,or stand for extended periods

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.