Lab Assistant 2

[This position is eligible for short-term incentive compensation.] [The position is also eligible for long-term incentive.]

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental coverage, and retirement savings benefits along with paid holidays, vacation and disability insurance.

Zoetis Reference Laboratory is seeking a motivated individual looking to continue their career in a laboratory setting. The ideal candidate would have a laboratory background and a general understanding of veterinary diagnostics. This position is for individuals looking to grow their careers.

Job Summary

The Laboratory Assistant 2 is an elevated data entry position. Their duties include entering patient information into a Laboratory Information System, LIS, logging received samples, recording accurate information, problem-solving, and assisting laboratory assistant 1s.

Laboratory Assistant 2 Job Responsibilities

The laboratory assistant 2 is responsible for accessioning samples into the LIS, and specimen management. They will help laboratory assistant 1s as needed during their day-to-day tasks. Analyzing data and attention to detail are essential for this position. Some Laboratory Assistant 2 responsibilities are as follows:

• Receive packages from the shipping company and document the packages into a designated log.
• Enter data into LIS.
• Verify the data and check accuracy before entering data into LIS.
• Compare data in the LIS with the provided documents, or re-enter data in the LIS if there are errors.
• Check and scan finished documents into LIS.
• Check documents to correct data entry errors, and report them to a supervisor or lead.
• Maintain quality logs and activity logs.
• Check problem samples and make corrections.
• Work with other departments to solve problems.
• Onboard and train new colleagues

Knowledge and Skills:

• Working with Computers-Knowledge of computers and computer systems
• Processing Information-Verify and enter information into LIS.
• Documenting/Recording Information-Enter and transcribe information into LIS.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems- Apply critical thinking and solve problems.
• Analyzing Data or Information-Identify errors and attention to detail.
• Biology/Veterinary- Knowledge of biology and veterinary medicine preferred but not required.
• Laboratory experience- Minimum of 6 months in a laboratory setting required.

Education:

• High school diploma
• Associates or bachelor's preferred but not required.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive benefits package.
• Salary based on experience, education, and company salary preferences.

Schedule: Mon-Fri 3:00 pm-11:30 pm

The following base pay range reflects the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to be located in (Colorado). Base pay may vary based on location and other factors.

Base Pay Range: $17.60 - $23.50 hourly

[This position is eligible for short-term incentive compensation.] [The position is also eligible for long-term incentive.]

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, dental coverage, retirement savings benefits, paid holidays, vacation and disability insurance.

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.