Lab Tech 1 - Chemistry

Lab Tech 1 Chemistry

Responsibilities and Duties:

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.

Education / 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
• Experience in the veterinary field strongly preferred, but not required.
• 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.

Skills:

• 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.
• 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.

Physical and Time Requirements:

• Able to sit and stand for long periods
• Able to lift up to 50lbs
• Flexible hours and overtime may be required
• Must be available for evenings as needed and rotating weekends.
• SHIFT TIMES: Tuesday Saturday 2am-10:30am

Full time Regular Colleague

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