Laboratory Technician/ Medical - Veterinary

Job Description

Job Title: Laboratory Technician/ Medical - Veterinary

Location: Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Shift Timings: Monday-Friday, 09:00 pm - 05:30 am

Pay Rate: $ 25.00 - $ 28.00/ Hr

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This Client is a global animal health company dedicated to supporting customers and their businesses in ever better ways. Building on more than 65 years of experience, it deliver quality medicines, vaccines and diagnostic products, complemented by biodevices, genetic tests and precision livestock farming.

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities:

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• Prepare biological specimens for testing in various departments, including but not limited to, hematology, urinalysis, serology, chemistry, endocrinology, parasitology, cytology, and coagulation.
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• 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.
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• Set up and execute laboratory tests, review results, and release findings in accordance with ZRL Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
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• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance on analyzers, including but not limited to, daily, weekly, monthly, and as needed maintenance.
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• Perform basic analyzer troubleshooting techniques on one major department analyzer.
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• Review and accept daily Quality Control reports and weekly Levey-Jennings charts.
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• Handle and store all biological specimens in accordance with ZRL Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
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• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory workspace.
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• Properly handle and dispose of medical and biohazardous waste while adhering to all applicable regulatory guidelines.
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• Consistently and properly fill out laboratory logs, including but not limited to maintenance logs, environmental logs, and cleaning logs.
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• Maintain several types of records, including but not limited to medical records, courier logs and manifests.
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• Prepare biological specimens for shipment to offsite testing facilities, adhering to all standards set forth by regulatory bodies including the Department of Transportation (DOT).
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• Receive, store, and log all laboratory and office supplies into designated locations.
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• Operate and maintain secondary laboratory equipment, including but not limited to centrifuges, pipettes, heating blocks, and slide stainers.
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• Understand and follow SOPs and training modules set forth by Client Reference Laboratories.
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Education / Experience:

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• MT, MLT, CVT/RVT, 4-year degree.
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• MT or MLT: 0 to 5+ years of lab experience.
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• CVT/RVT: 1 to 5+ years of lab experience.
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• 2-year degree: 1 to 5+ years of lab experience.
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• 4-year degree: 1 to 5+ years of lab experience.
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Physical and Time Requirements:

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• Able to sit and stand for long periods.
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• Able to lift to 50 lbs.
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• Flexible hours and overtime may be required.
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TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.