Lab Accessioner 1

Laboratory Accessioner

Zoetis 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, we deliver quality medicines, vaccines, and diagnostic products, complemented by genetic tests, biodevices, and various services. We are working daily to understand better and address the real-world challenges faced by those who raise and care for animals in ways they find truly relevant.

The Laboratory Accessioner, using general laboratory methods, techniques, equipment, and instrumentation supports laboratory operations through general maintenance of laboratory and supply storage areas, equipment, instruments, and supplies. The Laboratory Accessioner helps prepare samples and supports lab operations as requested.

Responsibilities and Duties: (include, but are not limited to):

• The Accessioner will be accountable for understanding and following the laboratory's standard operating protocols, quality control processes, and safety rules.
• Receiving and accessioning specimens into the LIMS system
• Unpacks specimens and routes specimens by type to various staging areas.
• Prepares all specimens received for testing in designated laboratory departments or locations such as staging of specimens, centrifuge, etc.
• Prepares excess specimen samples for storage and resolves and documents problem specimens.
• Organizes work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling, sorting specimens, checking to label, logging specimens, arranging reports for delivery, and keeping work surfaces clean and orderly.
• Participate in all applicable safety training sessions and know the location and contents of the safety manual and use of all applicable safety equipment.
• Identify and accurately label specimens and distribute them to the appropriate testing area.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties as needed.
• Organize and maintain lab specimen storage.
• Organize and monitor lab supplies for appropriate inventory levels as directed by laboratory leadership.
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.

Experience/ Education and Minimum Requirements and Preferred Abilities.

• Applicants should be detail-oriented, flexible, and quick to learn, as well as be proficient in data entry and organizational abilities. Written and verbal communication skills are essential for this role:
• HS Diploma or GED Equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience in data entry
• Medical background or experience with laboratory testing terminology or a strong aptitude to learn the terminology.
• Able to work productively, effectively, and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle multiple task systems simultaneously.
• Effective verbal and written communication, especially listening skills.

• Detailed-oriented about data entry and has excellent typing skills.
• Strong computer skills and ability to work with Microsoft Software.
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

• Schedule: Tuesday -Saturday, 12:30am -9:00am

Full time Regular Colleague

Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis.

Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers.