Lab Assistant 1

Job Title:

Lab Assistant I

Company Overview:

Zoetis is the world's leading animal health company. Our name comes from "Zoe," the Greek word for life. The use of science to sustain life is at the foundation of everything we do. How can science create longer more fulfilling lives for pets? Better life-saving treatments for veterinarians to use? More sustainable livelihoods for ranchers and livestock farmers, with safer food for the people they serve?

We answer all these questions through a mixture of innovation and compassion, leaning on innovative technologies and deep-seated connections to our communities to create advancements in animal health vaccines, medicines, diagnostics, and technologies. We ensure science is always at the center of our journey forward.

Position Overview:

Schedule: (Monday - Friday 12:00am - 8:30am) or (Tuesday - Saturday 12:00am - 8:30am)

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Receive and unpack biological specimens in a timely manner
• Accession 45 integrated requisitions and/or 30 manual requisitions per hour
• 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 and Experience:

• Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience Requirement: 0-1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory setting

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail
• Team-oriented with excellent collaboration skills
• Robust organizational and time management abilities
• Excellent data entry skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Fluency in English language

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, crouch
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods

Work Environment:

This position operates in a laboratory setting with potential exposure to biohazards and sharps, mitigated through the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). There is potential exposure to zoonotic disease and hazardous chemicals, as defined by the National Hazard Communication Standards. Work is conducted under close to moderate supervision with limited latitude for independent judgment, with general instruction provided for routine tasks and detailed guidance for new assignments.

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

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. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.