What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician II position at Zoetis?
Laboratory Technician II
Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting the team in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Operations associated with laboratory testing, equipment, facility, and materials.
- Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
- Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
- Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care.
- Monitor and operate instrumentation.
- Identify and replenish testing bench supplies, as necessary.
Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.
Required Skills, Education, and Experience
- 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
- Bachelors degree and 1 to 5 years of lab experience
- Demonstrated ability to build, develop and work within a clinical laboratory team, including creative problem solving and flexibility to meet rapid growth.
- IT and LIS (laboratory information systems) experience and general comfort level with computer systems, technology, and equipment interfaces.
- 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 fast paced STAT environment.
- Strong computer skills and ability to work within windows and Laboratory Information System environment
- Proficient knowledge in Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, fluid analysis
Preferred candidate qualifications:
- Experience with 2-3 of the following instruments: Advia 2120i, Immulite 2000 XPi, AU680/5800, Clinitek Advantus, or Stago STarT.
- Must be available for evenings as needed and rotating weekends.
- 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 fast-paced STAT environment.
- Experience in the veterinary field strongly preferred, but not required. Other experience considered as applicable.
- Ability to travel for training strongly preferred
Physical and Time requirements:
- Able to sit and stand for long periods of time
- Able to lift up to 30lbs
- Flexible hours and overtime may be required
- Must be available for evenings as needed and rotating weekends.
About Zoetis Reference Laboratories
Zoetis Reference Laboratories (formerly ZNLabs/Ethos Labs/Phoenix Labs) is an innovative and well-funded, full-service veterinary clinical diagnostic laboratory. We are focused on revolutionizing the reference laboratory space for companion animals. We are a team of friendly, motivated and highly collaborative business and veterinary professionals looking for a top tier laboratory experts to join our growing crew.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.50 - $27.80 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- MT or MLT (Preferred)
- Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: One location
