Part-Time Medical Technologist

SeaWorld•San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

As part of the SeaWorld Diagnostic Lab, the Medical Technologist performs laboratory analyses that help veterinarians and curators manage the health of animals in the park and animals that are rescued, rehabilitated, and returned to the wild. The role covers analyses in hematology, biochemistry, microbiology, mycology, parasitology, urinalysis, cytology, and water analysis. The position also involves identifying abnormal results and recommending potential solutions; maintaining laboratory records and entering data into the established computer system; preparing and processing samples for animal-care research projects; labeling, transporting, and shipping clinical and research samples; maintaining laboratory and pharmacy equipment and supplies; and assisting with personnel training on equipment operation and procedures. This part-time position is 16–24 hours per week. Employees must be available for callback to work in emergencies and be comfortable working with personal protective equipment, around water and chemicals, and indoors or outdoors across varied weather and temperature conditions.

Requirements

Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to learn diagnostic laboratory analyses for various animal species; training will be provided.
Working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, including quality control and troubleshooting.
Availability to be called back to work in the event of emergencies.
Comfort using personal protective equipment and working around water, fumes, dust, odors, and chemicals.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varied weather conditions and temperature extremes.
Ability to sit, walk, talk, use hands, hear, smell, and distinguish colors.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to work with limited exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and radiation; protective equipment is provided when necessary.
Ability to work indoors with large and small laboratory instruments and refrigeration and freezer units that create moderate noise.

Nice To Haves

ASCP certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, or Medical Lab Technician.
Registration with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
A valid state driver’s license and ability to obtain a company driver’s license.
Advanced mathematical and spelling skills.
Basic Microsoft Office skills.
Experience operating basic laboratory analysis equipment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory analyses in hematology, biochemistry, microbiology, mycology, parasitology, urinalysis, cytology, and water analysis for the park animal population.
Identify abnormal results and recommend potential solutions.
Maintain laboratory records and enter data into the 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 with training personnel in laboratory equipment operation and procedures.