Lab Assistant

Zoetis; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global diagnostics company in Wisconsin, Waukesha is seeking a Lab Assistant to support the diagnostics team by performing essential laboratory tasks. Responsibilities include specimen handling, laboratory maintenance, and accurate record-keeping. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma and have 0-1 year of clinical laboratory experience. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and communication skills are essential. This entry-level position provides a great opportunity to kickstart a career in laboratory sciences.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unpack biological specimens.
• Accession requisitions against targets.
• Handle and store biological specimens per SOP.
• Prepare biological specimens for testing.
• Maintain a clean laboratory workspace.
• Properly handle and dispose of medical waste.
• Fill out various laboratory logs accurately.
• Prepare specimens for shipment to testing facilities.
• Log all supplies into designated locations.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Follow SOPs and training modules set by Zoetis.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Team-oriented

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Strong communication skills

Fluency in English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lab Assistant – Global Diagnostics Division

The Lab Assistant is an entry level position within the Global Diagnostics division of Zoetis and is responsible for supporting our diagnostics team by performing essential laboratory tasks. This role will assist with sample preparation, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Receive and unpack biological specimens in a timely manner
• Accession integrated requisitions and/or manual requisitions against company targets
• 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

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
• Organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• 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