Veterinary Laboratory Technician

Alliance Animal Health • Olivette, MO

10h • $18

About The Position

We are looking for a qualified Full-time Laboratory Technician or Veterinary Technician to undertake a variety of laboratory procedures in a clinical setting. You will be handling sensitive equipment to analyze animal samples and/or substances.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with animal samples. He/she will be well-trained to maintain safety conditions and will be passionate in doing work that makes things move forward. The goal is to optimize lab procedures and succeed in producing reliable and important results.

Requirements

• Proven experience as Lab Technician or relevant position (preferably someone who has previous experience with animal samples)
• Experience in operating electrical and nonelectrical laboratory equipment
• Ability to read manual differentials, perform Urinary Analysis, experience with microbiology, and ability to detect intestinal parasites – REQUIRED
• Excellent physical condition and endurance
• Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and database systems
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
• Will be able to present information through oral or written communication effectively
• Maintain and foster interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers

Nice To Haves

• Degree in animal science, biology, chemistry, or relevant field

Responsibilities

• Process blood samples including the ability to read a manual differential
• Perform and interrupt Urinalysis
• Perform and interrupt fecal flotations
• Log and distribute incoming samples of materials
• Follow established procedures and regulations
• Notify proper personnel when a known spec is out of compliance, and send all production results to the QC department
• Document activities legibly in notebook(s) before summarizing them on lab report sheet
• Calibrate/standardize instruments when and where needed
• Maintain a clean uncluttered work area
• Attend all required safety training and follow all safety policies and procedures
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Career Development Opportunities
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed