Parasitology Lab Assistant – Veterinary Diagnostics

Zoetis Spain SL; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis Reference Laboratories in Louisville is seeking a Lab Assistant with experience in Clinical Parasitology to support the diagnostics team. The role involves accessioning, sample preparation, and maintaining laboratory equipment according to SOPs.

Responsibilities include receiving specimens, logging and transporting them to relevant departments, preparing samples for testing across hematology, urinalysis, serology, chemistry, endocrinology, parasitology, cytology, and coagulation, while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.
• Veterinary laboratory experience is a plus.
• Fluency in English and ability to follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unpack biological specimens in a timely manner.
• Accession integrated or manual requisitions against targets.
• Transport samples to relevant departments with urgency.
• Prepare specimens for testing across departments including hematology, urinalysis, serology, chemistry, endocrinology, parasitology, cytology and coagulation.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory workspace and logs.
• Prepare specimens for shipment to offsite facilities per DOT and SOP guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Organizational skills

Data entry skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Zoetis Reference Laboratories in Louisville is seeking a Lab Assistant with experience in Clinical Parasitology to support the diagnostics team. The role involves accessioning, sample preparation, and maintaining laboratory equipment according to SOPs.

Responsibilities include receiving specimens, logging and transporting them to relevant departments, preparing samples for testing across hematology, urinalysis, serology, chemistry, endocrinology, parasitology, cytology, and coagulation, while