Lab Assistant

Zoetis, Inc; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis Reference Laboratories in Louisville is seeking a Lab Assistant to support the diagnostics team in clinical parasitology and related testing areas. The role involves accessioning, sample prep, and maintaining equipment, with a shift Tue–Sat from 4:00 am to 12:30 pm.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, 1+ year in a clinical lab preferred, and strong attention to detail. Veterinary lab experience is a plus, and English fluency is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year experience 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.
• Actively transport samples to relevant departments in the lab with urgency.
• Handle and store all biological specimens in accordance with ZRL SOP.
• Prepare biological specimens for testing in various departments, including parasitology.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory workspace.
• Properly handle and dispose of medical and biohazardous waste while adhering to regulatory guidelines.
• Fill out laboratory logs (maintenance, environmental, cleaning) consistently.
• Maintain records including medical records, courier logs and manifests.
• Prepare specimens for shipment to offsite testing facilities following DOT regulations.
• Receive, store, and log laboratory and office supplies.
• Operate and maintain secondary lab equipment (centrifuges, pipettes, heaters, slide stainers).
• Follow SOPs and Zoetis Reference Laboratories training modules.
• Execute duties with minimal oversight.
• Assist training for Lab Assistant I responsibilities.
• Ad-hoc projects or tasks as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Data entry

Communication

Independent work

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lab Assistant

Schedule: Shift: Tues- Sat 4am-1230pm

Zoetis Reference Laboratories is seeking a Lab Assistant with experience of Clinical Parasitology for its Louisville location. We are a reference laboratory focused exclusively on animal health!

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 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+ year(s) of experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred
• 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

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 U.S. 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 U.S. 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 does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.