Part-Time Medical Technologist

SeaWorld; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SEA Employee Complimentary ParkTickets

Discounted Park admission tickets for

SEA Park Discounts on Food and Merch

Job summary

SeaWorld is seeking enthusiastic Ambassadors to join the SeaWorld Diagnostic Lab team. You will perform hematology, biochemistry, microbiology, and related analyses to support veterinarians and curators in animal health management and research.

Responsibilities include handling samples, maintaining records, and assisting training. You will work 16–24 hours per week, with on-site duties and opportunities to grow in a dynamic, animal-centered environment.

Qualifications

• ASCP Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician is required.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Willingness to learn diagnostic lab analyses for various animal species; training provided.
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and QC processes is preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analyses in hematology, biochemistry, microbiology, mycology, parasitology, urinalysis, cytology and water analysis.
• Identify abnormal results and recommend potential solutions.
• Maintain laboratory records and data entry in the established system.
• Prepare and process samples for animal care research projects.
• Label, transport, and ship clinical and research samples.
• Maintain laboratory and pharmacy equipment and supplies; assist training of staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Excellent communication

On-call availability

Education

ASCP Certification as MLS/MT/MLT

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Quality control (QC) and troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Job description

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

What you get to do:

As a valued part of the Sea World Diagnostic Lab, you will perform laboratory analyses to enable veterinarians and curators to properly manage the health of the animal collection in the park and the animals rescued, rehabilitated, and returned into the wild.

Perform all analyses in Hematology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Mycology, Parasitology, Urinalysis, Cytology, and Water Analysis for park animal population.

Identify abnormal results and recommend potential solutions.

Maintain laboratory records and data entry into established computer system.

Prepare and process samples and maintain records for animal care research projects.

Label, transport, and ship clinical and research samples.

Maintain laboratory and pharmacy equipment and supplies.

Assist in personnel training of laboratory equipment operation and procedures.

What it takes to succeed:

Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Willingness to learn diagnostic lab analyses (i.e. hematology) for various animal species, training will be provided.

Working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, including QC and Troubleshooting.

Advanced mathematical and spelling skills preferred.

Availability to be called back to work in the event of emergencies.

Must be comfortable:

Training with and properly using personal protective equipment.

Working around water.

Working around fumes/dust/odor/chemicals.

Working indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and temperature extremes.

Able to sit, walk, talk, use hands, hear, smell and have color vision

Able to stand for prolonged periods of time

Able to work with limited exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and radiation. Protective equipment is provided when necessary.

Able to work indoors with several large and small laboratory instruments as well as refrigeration and freezer units which create moderate noise.

Desired Qualifications:

ASCP Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician.

Registered with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).

A valid state driver's license and be able to obtain a company driver's license.

Basic Microsoft Office skills preferred.

Experience operating basic laboratory analysis equipment preferred.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are preferred.

The perks of the position:

As part of the SeaWorld family, you'll enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment and great teammates, as well as:

• SEA Employee Complimentary Park Tickets
• Discounted Park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• SEA Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise

What else is important:

16-24 hours per week.

The perks of the position:

Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILLCONSIDERED WITH REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.