Veterinary Diagnostics Lab Assistant

Zoetis; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

VPG, part of Zoetis, invites applications for a Lab Assistant in Hitchin on a 12-month contract to support daily laboratory operations and ensure timely, accurate pathology services for veterinary clients.

You will handle specimen processing, data entry in LIMS, reagent preparation, equipment maintenance, QA activities, and collaborate with the team to uphold safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Understand principles behind laboratory testing procedures.
• Able to work systematically in time-sensitive environments.
• Good manual dexterity and concentration for extended periods.
• Solid IT literacy including LIMS, Word and Excel.
• Strong problem-solving and questioning when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day lab operations, ensuring safe, accurate work within turnaround times.
• Receive, record, store, allocate and dispose of specimens per procedures.
• Assist with basic lab investigations and routine technical activities.
• Prepare reagents and materials for routine lab use per SOPs.
• Use LIMS and other systems accurately per approved procedures.
• Help maintain lab equipment and cleanliness of work areas.
• Perform routine checks including temperature monitoring.
• Prioritize workload to respond to routine and urgent testing.
• Support quality control and quality assurance activities.
• Monitor stock levels to ensure supplies are available.

Skills

Lab procedures

Attention to detail

Time management

IT skills

Tools

LIMS

Excel

Job description

VPG, part of Zoetis, invites applications for a Lab Assistant in Hitchin on a 12-month contract to support daily laboratory operations and ensure timely, accurate pathology services for veterinary clients.

You will handle specimen processing, data entry in LIMS, reagent preparation, equipment maintenance, QA activities, and collaborate with the team to uphold safety and quality standards.