Lab Tech 1
Schedule :
Tuesday - Friday, 9 : 00 PM - 5 : 30 AM
Saturdays, 5 : 00 PM - 1 : 30 AM
Responsibilities and Duties :
- Process and perform diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal or histology samples using high-throughput automated analyzers, microscopes, and other diagnostic equipment.
- Responsible for setting up and running lab tests, reading, and releasing results according to ZRL SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
- Responsible for analyzer maintenance including but not limited to daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance.
- Responsible for accessioning samples and specimen tracking storage including packaging and unpackaging of samples for shipments to other laboratories.
- You will follow our QC standards and EHS practices consistent with laboratory standards.
- You will be responsible for troubleshooting sample integrity issues and responding to customer concerns through Salesforce ticketing with our customer service dept.
- Maintain and clean and organized 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.
- Manage email correspondence professionally and promptly.
- Be a team player and have a positive attitude.
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 and Competencies :
Strong attention to detailTeam-oriented with excellent collaboration skillsRobust organizational and time management abilitiesExcellent data entry skillsStrong written and oral communication skillsAbility to complete tasks with minimal supervisionFluency in English languageCompensation Package Includes :
Competitive base hourly wage500 sign on bonus4 weeks accrued paid vacationPaid holidays401(k) with company matchTuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programsComprehensive medical benefits for individuals and families, starting on day onePet Insurance discountPhysical and Time requirements :
Able to sit and stand for long periods of timeAble to lift up to 50lbsFlexible hours and overtime may be requiredAbout Zoetis
At Zoetis , our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.
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