Lab Tech 1

Zoetis Reference Labs LLC; Texas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Zoetis Inc. is seeking a Lab Technician 1 to perform routine tests and support animal health diagnostics at the Global Diagnostics division. You will handle specimens, operate analyzers and equipment, and maintain meticulous records with SOP adherence.

You’ll join a team of veterinarians and lab staff, performing high‑quality work with attention to safety and regulatory guidelines. Shift is overnight, full‑time, with potential for growth at Zoetis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with preferred higher degree.
• Experience handling lab equipment and following SOPs.
• Familiarity with LIS and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens across departments for testing.
• Operate analyzers, microscopes, and diagnostic equipment.
• Set up, run tests, review results, and release findings per SOPs.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on analyzers.
• Troubleshoot one major department analyzer as needed.
• Review QC results and Levey-Jennings charts.
• Handle and store specimens per SOPs.
• Maintain clean, organized workspace.
• Dispose of hazardous waste per guidelines.
• Complete logs for maintenance, environmental, and cleaning.
• Maintain various records (medical, courier, manifests).
• Prepare specimens for shipment to offsite facilities.
• Receive/store logs for supplies.
• Operate secondary equipment (centrifuges, pipettes, heating blocks, slide stainers).
• Follow SOPs and Zoetis training modules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Lab equipment proficiency

IT/LIS experience

Team collaboration

Independent work

Organization/time management

Data entry

Written and verbal communication

Self-supervision

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Centrifuges

Pipettes

Microscopes

Automated analyzers

Laboratory software interfaces

Job description

Lab Tech 1 Shift Dates

Rotating Mon-Fri & Tues-Sat. Shift Hours: 12:00am – 8:30amCT

Job Summary

The Lab Technician 1 is responsible for performing routine laboratory tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of animal health conditions. Key responsibilities include preparing samples, operating laboratory equipment, and maintaining accurate records. This role supports the Global Diagnostics division at Zoetis and will work closely with internal veterinarians or medical team, and other lab personnel to ensure the highest standards of quality and accuracy in our diagnostic services.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare biological specimens for testing in various departments, including but not limited to, hematology, urinalysis, serology, chemistry, endocrinology, parasitology, cytology, and coagulation
• Use high-throughput automated analyzers, microscopes, and other diagnostic equipment to test various sample types, including but not limited to, whole blood, serum, urine, and feces
• Set up and execute laboratory tests, review results, and release findings in accordance with ZRL Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance on analyzers, including but not limited to, daily, weekly, monthly, and as needed maintenance
• Perform basic analyzer troubleshooting techniques on one major department analyzer
• Review and accept daily Quality Control reports and weekly Levey-Jennings charts
• Handle and store all biological specimens in accordance with ZRL Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• 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

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred.

Experience Requirement

1-2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting and experience in performing basic laboratory testing or operations.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in using laboratory equipment and software.
• IT and LIS (laboratory information systems) experience and general comfort level with computer systems, technology, and equipment interfaces.
• Team-oriented with excellent collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Robust organizational and time management abilities
• Excellent data entry skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Fluency in English language

Physical Working Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, crouch; Ability to sit or stand for extended periods. Full time. Regular. Colleague.

Recruitment Communication Policy

Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn, including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Employment Eligibility

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 does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities.

Policy on Investments

In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.

Employer Brand and Benefits

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues’ careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.