Lab Tech

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Brewster, NY, US

Bloodhound Laboratories is a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory located in a busy veterinary specialty and emergency hospital. We are a private veterinarian-owned laboratory that provides diagnostics to our hospitals, as well as, local animal hospitals. We have two laboratory locations in New York state. We are currently looking for a motivated, organized and reliable laboratory technician to join our laboratory team in Bohemia, NY.

DUTIES

• Performs analytical procedures in various laboratory sections, such as Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Parasitology and Serology
• Performs qualitative testing using established procedures on various analyzers and/or manual methods on animal specimens such as blood, urine, feces and other body fluids
• Performs calibration, quality control testing, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
• Operates and understands laboratory protocols, results entry and record keeping systems
• Performs testing procedures and reports test results accurately
• Ability to recognize abnormal test results and report discrepancies to managers
• Prepare and pack samples for reference laboratories using send out testing protocols
• Organize work by accessioning specimens, labels, sorting specimens, logging specimens and keeping work area clean and orderly in accordance to protocols
• Confidence in customer service skills provided to local animal hospitals in reference to inquiries about tests, sample protocols and turnaround times

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Requires manual dexterity to operate equipment and computers
• Requires frequent walking/standing
• Must be able to discriminate the colors necessary to perform tests in their assigned sections of responsibility
• Multi-tasking skills and analytical abilities

REQUIRED CREDENTIALS

• Degree in Biology, Animal Science, Veterinary Technology, Life Science, or related field
• Prior experience in Veterinary clinic or laboratory setting preferred
• MLT's and LVT's are strongly encouraged to apply
• Must provide work references

JOB TYPE

Full-time – 8 hour shifts. Must be available to work evenings and weekends