Veterinary Clinical Lab Tech - Diagnostics & Teaching

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Clinical Lab Tech A in Philadelphia, PA. The role involves performing clinical laboratory testing on companion animals across hematology, chemistry, coagulation, cytology, blood banking, and immunology, following established protocols.

Responsibilities include specimen preparation, result review, quality control, accessioning, teaching veterinary students, and maintaining lab organization and supplies.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and testing of laboratory specimens, following established protocol
• Review and release of results; communicate with pathologists and/or clinicians regarding abnormal results
• Performing daily quality control, evaluating results/trends, communicating abnormal results to supervisors/lead technician(s)
• Accessioning specimens, answering phones, preparing specimens for shipment
• Teaching veterinary students in laboratory classes, on rotations through clinical laboratory
• Laboratory organization, inventory management, restocking laboratory supplies
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Education

Associate of Science

Job description

University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Clinical Lab Tech A in Philadelphia, PA. The role involves performing clinical laboratory testing on companion animals across hematology, chemistry, coagulation, cytology, blood banking, and immunology, following established protocols.

Responsibilities include specimen preparation, result review, quality control, accessioning, teaching veterinary students, and maintaining lab organization and supplies.