Lab Tech

Guardian Veterinary Specialists; Village of Brewster (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloodhound Laboratories, a veterinary diagnostic lab, seeks a motivated laboratory technician for its Bohemia, NY location. You will perform analytical procedures across chemistry, hematology, microbiology, parasitology and serology, run qualitative tests, calibrate instruments, and ensure accurate results.

You will assist hospitals with test inquiries and turnaround times, while maintaining organized, compliant workflows.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biology, Animal Science, Veterinary Technology, Life Science, or related field.
• Prior experience in veterinary clinic or laboratory setting preferred.
• MLTs and LVTs encouraged to apply.
• Must provide work references.

Responsibilities

• Performs analytical procedures in Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Parasitology and Serology.
• Performs qualitative testing on animal specimens using analyzers or manual methods.
• Performs calibration, quality control testing, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Operates lab protocols, results entry and record keeping systems.
• Prepares and reports test results accurately.
• Recognizes abnormal results and reports discrepancies to managers.
• Packs samples for reference laboratories using send-out testing protocols.
• Accurately accessiones and organizes specimens and maintains clean work area.
• Provides customer service to local animal hospitals regarding tests and turnaround times.

Skills

Analytical testing

Quality control

Laboratory procedures

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Color vision

Education

Biology-related degree

Tools

Chemistry analyzers

Hematology equipment

Microbiology instruments

Parasitology tools

Serology equipment

Job description

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Brewster, NY, US

Position Location is in: Bohemia, NY

Bloodhound Laboratories is a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory located in a busy veterinary specialty and emergency hospital. We are a private veterinarian-owned laboratory that provides diagnostics to our hospitals, as well as, local animal hospitals. We have two laboratory locations in New York state. We are currently looking for a motivated, organized and reliable laboratory technician to join our laboratory team in Bohemia, NY.

DUTIES

• Performs analytical procedures in various laboratory sections, such as Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Parasitology and Serology
• Performs qualitative testing using established procedures on various analyzers and/or manual methods on animal specimens such as blood, urine, feces and other body fluids
• Performs calibration, quality control testing, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
• Operates and understands laboratory protocols, results entry and record keeping systems
• Performs testing procedures and reports test results accurately
• Ability to recognize abnormal test results and report discrepancies to managers
• Prepare and pack samples for reference laboratories using send out testing protocols
• Organize work by accessioning specimens, labels, sorting specimens, logging specimens and keeping work area clean and orderly in accordance to protocols
• Confidence in customer service skills provided to local animal hospitals in reference to inquiries about tests, sample protocols and turnaround times

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Requires manual dexterity to operate equipment and computers
• Requires frequent walking/standing
• Must be able to discriminate the colors necessary to perform tests in their assigned sections of responsibility
• Multi-tasking skills and analytical abilities

REQUIRED CREDENTIALS

• Degree in Biology, Animal Science, Veterinary Technology, Life Science, or related field
• Prior experience in Veterinary clinic or laboratory setting preferred
• MLT's and LVT's are strongly encouraged to apply
• Must provide work references

JOB TYPE

Full-time – 8 hour shifts. Must be available to work evenings and weekends