Lab Tech 1 – Chemistry

Lab Tech 1 – Chemistry

Requirements

• MT/MLT and 0 to 5+ years of lab experience
• CVT/RVT/LVT and 1 to 5+ years of lab experience
• Associates degree and 1 to 5+ years of lab experience
• Bachelor’s degree and 1 to 5+ years of lab experience
• Experience in the veterinary field strongly preferred but not required. Other experience considered as applicable.
• Experience with 2-3 of the following instruments: Advia 2120i, IMMULITE 2000 XPi, AU680/5800, Clinitek Advantus, or Stago STarT.
• IT and LIS (laboratory information systems) experience and general comfort level with computer systems, technology, and equipment interfaces.
• Proficient knowledge in Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, fluid analysis

Responsibilities

• 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)
• Ability to perform routine and non-routine maintenance on analyzers, including but not limited to, daily, weekly, monthly, and as needed maintenance
• Ability to perform basic analyzer troubleshooting techniques on one major department analyzer
• Review and approve 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
• Ability to 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 login 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
• Ability to prepare biological specimens for testing in various departments, including but not limited to, hematology, urinalysis, serology, chemistry, endocrinology, parasitology, cytology, and coagulation
• Ability to read, review, and follow SOPs and training modules set forth by Zoetis Reference Laboratories
• Manage email correspondence professionally and promptly

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build, develop and work within a clinical laboratory team, including creative problem-solving and flexibility to meet rapid growth.
• Able to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures, troubleshoot sophisticated laboratory instruments in a timely manner, and have a working knowledge of LIS procedures.
• Team leadership, friendly, and loves a challenge.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills required.
• Robust organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced STAT environment.
• Strong computer skills and ability to work within Windows and Laboratory Information System environment