Lab Assistant

Zoetis; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis in Louisville, KY is seeking a Lab Assistant to support the Global Diagnostics team by performing essential lab tasks such as accessioning, sample preparation, and maintaining equipment. The role requires following ZRL SOPs and ensuring accurate record-keeping in logs and manifests.

You will handle specimens, transport them to departments, prepare them for testing across hematology, chemistry, and other areas, dispose of waste per regulations, and contribute to training of Lab Assistant I

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.
• Veterinary laboratory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unpack biological specimens in a timely manner.
• Accession integrated requisitions and/or manual requisitions against company targets.
• Transport samples to relevant departments in the lab with urgency.
• Handle and store all biological specimens per SOP.
• Prepare specimens for testing across departments including hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, and more.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory workspace.
• Properly handle and dispose of medical and biohazardous waste per regulations.
• Fill out laboratory logs, maintenance logs, environmental logs, and cleaning logs.
• Maintain records such as medical records, courier logs, and manifests.
• Prepare specimens for shipment to offsite testing facilities per DOT standards.
• Receive, store, and log laboratory and office supplies.
• Operate and maintain equipment like centrifuges, pipettes, heating blocks, and slide stainers.
• Follow SOPs and Zoetis Reference Laboratories training modules.
• Execute duties with minimal oversight.
• Assist and facilitate training for Lab Assistant I role.
• Ad-hoc projects or tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Data entry

Written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Role Description

Lab Assistant

Schedule: Shift:

Tues- Sat 1am- 9:30am

The Lab Assistant within the Global Diagnostics division of Zoetis is responsible for supporting our diagnostics team by performing essential laboratory tasks. This role is expected to understand and follow ZRL operating procedures and will assist with accessioning, sample preparation, and maintaining laboratory equipment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive and unpack biological specimens in a timely manner
• Accession integrated requisitions and/or manual requisitions against company targets
• Actively transport samples to relevant departments in the lab with urgency
• Handle and store all biological specimens in accordance with ZRL Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Prepare biological specimens for testing in various departments, including but not limited to, hematology, urinalysis, serology, chemistry, endocrinology, parasitology, cytology, and coagulation
• 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
• 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 log 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
• Understand and follow SOPs and training modules set forth by Zoetis Reference Laboratories
• Execute assigned duties and responsibilities with minimal to no oversight
• Assist and facilitate the training of all duties and responsibilities of the Lab Assistant I role
• Ad-hoc projects or tasks assigned by management

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience in a clinical laboratory settingpreferred
• Veterinary laboratory experience is a plus

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

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

Physical Position Requirements

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

Full time

Regular

Colleague

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. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at [e-mail] to request an accommodation. 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. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of “@zoetis.com”. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.