Lab Assistant- Parasitology

Role Description

The Lab Assistant within the Global Diagnostics division of Zoetis is responsible for supporting our diagnostics team by performing essential laboratory tasks. This role is expected to understand and follow ZRL operating procedures and will assist with accessioning, sample preparation, and maintaining laboratory equipment.

• Receive and unpack biological specimens in a timely manner
• Accession integrated requisitions and / or manual requisitions against company targets
• Actively transport samples to relevant departments in the lab with urgency
• Handle and store all biological specimens in accordance with ZRL Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Prepare biological specimens for testing in various departments, including but not limited to, hematology, urinalysis, serology, chemistry, endocrinology, parasitology, cytology, and coagulation
• 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
• Execute assigned duties and responsibilities with minimal to no oversight
• Assist and facilitate the training of all duties and responsibilities of the Lab Assistant I role
• Ad-hoc projects or tasks as assigned by management

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About Zoetis

At Zoetis , our purpose is to nurture the 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.

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