Laboratory Accessioner 1
Zoetis is a global animal health company dedicated to supporting customers and their businesses in ever better ways. Building on more than 65 years of experience, we deliver quality medicines, vaccines, and diagnostic products, complemented by genetic tests, biodevices, and various services. We are working daily to understand better and address the real-world challenges faced by those who raise and care for animals in ways they find truly relevant.
The Laboratory Accessioner, using general laboratory methods, techniques, equipment, and instrumentation supports laboratory operations through general maintenance of laboratory and supply storage areas, equipment, instruments, and supplies. The Laboratory Accessioner helps prepare samples and supports lab operations as requested.
Responsibilities and Duties: (include, but are not limited to):
- The Accessioner will be accountable for understanding and following the laboratory's standard operating protocols, quality control processes, and safety rules.
- Receiving and accessioning specimens into the LIMS system
- Unpacks specimens and routes specimens by type to various staging areas.
- Prepares all specimens received for testing in designated laboratory departments or locations such as staging of specimens, centrifuge, etc.
- Prepares excess specimen samples for storage and resolves and documents problem specimens.
- Organizes work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling, sorting specimens, checking to label, logging specimens, arranging reports for delivery, and keeping work surfaces clean and orderly.
- Participate in all applicable safety training sessions and know the location and contents of the safety manual and use of all applicable safety equipment.
- Identify and accurately label specimens and distribute them to the appropriate testing area.
- Perform clerical and administrative duties as needed.
- Organize and maintain lab specimen storage.
- Organize and monitor lab supplies for appropriate inventory levels as directed by laboratory leadership.
- Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.
Experience/ Education and Minimum Requirements and Preferred Abilities.
- Applicants should be detail-oriented, flexible, and quick to learn, as well as be proficient in data entry and organizational abilities. Written and verbal communication skills are essential for this role:
- HS Diploma or GED Equivalent
- 1-2 years of experience in data entry
- Medical background or experience with laboratory testing terminology or a strong aptitude to learn the terminology.
- Able to work productively, effectively, and independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle multiple task systems simultaneously.
- Effective verbal and written communication, especially listening skills.
- Detailed-oriented about data entry and has excellent typing skills.
- Strong computer skills and ability to work with Microsoft Software.
- Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to sit and stand for extended periods.
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
- Schedule: Tuesday -Saturday, 12:30am -9:00am
About Zoetis
At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Connected to our purpose and Core Beliefs, at Zoetis, we lead with inclusion. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) focus helps create an environment where each colleague can thrive. Our commitment to DE&I begins with our leadership team of diverse backgrounds, experiences and ethnicities, and it is demonstrated in our support of our colleagues and the animal health industry. We have nine colleague resources groups whose members spread awareness, foster inclusivity and make a positive impact on our business and communities.
Our commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has earned us recognitions as a 2024 Catalyst Award recipient and a Top 50 Company for Workplace Fairness by Fair360 (formerly DiversityInc). Zoetis has also been named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality, a Best Company for Working Parents, a Top Company for Executive Women, among many others. Learn more here.
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