Laboratory Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes, pipetting, and/or clinical diagnostic analyzers).
• Positive attitude and energy to support colleagues.
• Looking forward to working in a team.
• Concentrate on the details and can work reliably and precisely.
• Great sense of team spirit and responsibility.
• Able to meet the physical requirements that go with working in a lab – standing and sitting for extended periods of time, phone & computer use, extended reach, lifting up to 50lb, and specific vision ability – close, color, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role.

Nice To Haves

• A 2-, 3-, or 4-year degree in a Science-related field is preferred.
• Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT) experience and education would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets.
• Use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other laboratory diagnostic tools to perform analyses and tests that diagnose animal illnesses, injuries, and diseases in support of veterinary animal treatment.
• Perform diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal, or pet biopsy samples.
• Set up and run lab tests, then read and release results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Receive, prepare, and accession veterinary samples (blood, urine, feces, and biopsies) for laboratory analysis and testing (Sample Management).
• Prepare fecal samples for diagnosis, process samples to identify parasites, utilizing fecal flotation and various microscopic techniques (Parasitology).
• Perform analysis and evaluation of chemical and microscopic components of urine samples, using automated instrumentation and manual techniques (Urinalysis).
• Test blood and other samples for the presence of viral and bacterial disease by detecting antibodies (AB) or antigens (AG) (Immunology / Serology).
• Test blood and body fluids for various analytes, utilizing automated instrumentation (Chemistry / Endocrinology).

Benefits

• Hourly rates targeting: $22.25 / hr.
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration.
• Health / Dental / Vision benefits from day one.
• 5% matching 401k.
• On-the-job training and career advancement opportunities.
• Financial support.
• Pet insurance.
• Mental health resources.
• Volunteer paid days off.
• Employee stock program.
• Foundation donation matching.