Laboratory Technician/Technologist II

Laboratory Technician/Technologist II

Responsibilities
• Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting the team in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Operations associated with laboratory testing, equipment, facility, and materials.
• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care.
• Monitor and operate instrumentation.
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies, as necessary.
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Minimum Requirements
• MT/MLT and 0 to 5+ years of lab experience
• CVT/RVT/LVT and 1 to 5+ years of lab experience
• Associates degree and 1 to 5+ years of lab experience
• Bachelors degree and 1 to 5+ years of lab experience
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop and work within a clinical laboratory team, including creative problem solving and flexibility to meet rapid growth.
• IT and LIS (laboratory information systems) experience and general comfort level with computer systems, technology, and equipment interfaces.
• Able to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures, troubleshoot sophisticated laboratory instruments in a timely manner, and have a working knowledge of LIS procedures.
• Team leadership, friendly and loves a challenge.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills required.
• Robust organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in fast paced STAT environment.
• Strong computer skills and ability to work within windows and Laboratory Information System environment
• Proficient knowledge in Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, fluid analysis

Preferred candidate qualifications:
• Experience with 2-3 of the following instruments: Advia 2120i, Immulite 2000 XPi, AU680/5800, Clinitek Advantus, or Stago STarT.
• Must be available for evenings as needed and rotating weekends.
• Team leadership, friendly and loves a challenge.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills required.
• Robust organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced STAT environment.
• Experience in the veterinary field strongly preferred, but not required. Other experience considered as applicable.
• Ability to travel for training strongly preferred.

Physical and Time requirements:
• Able to sit and stand for long periods of time
• Able to lift up to 30lbs
• Flexible hours and overtime may be required
• SHIFT TIMES: Must be available for evenings as needed and rotating weekends.

About Zoetis Reference Laboratories
Zoetis Reference Laboratories (formerly ZNLabs/Ethos Labs/Phoenix Labs) is an innovative and well-funded, full-service veterinary clinical diagnostic laboratory. We are focused on revolutionizing the reference laboratory space for companion animals. We are a team of friendly, motivated and highly collaborative business and veterinary professionals looking for a top tier laboratory experts to join our growing crew.

Job Type: Full-time
Competitive & Flexible compensation and benefits package.
Position is based out of the Long Island, NY lab.