Job Title: Laboratory Associate - Specimen Processor
Industry/Segment: Veterinary Clinical Diagnostics
Location: Louisville, KY 40208
Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday; 1st Shift: 7:30am - 4:00pm
Pay: $25/hr + Benefits: Med/Den/Vis, 401(k), Sick Time

Job Description:

• You will receive, prepare, and accession veterinary samples (blood, urine, feces, and biopsies) for laboratory analysis and testing
• Initially, you will be performing stripped-down parts of our overall process, including checking in couriers, unbagging, bar coding, moving samples around the lab (“running”), loading samples into analyzers, adding samples into centrifuges, swirling samples with a liquid chemical, and pulling samples from our refrigerated storage area
• You can expect to remove specimens from transport bags and enter specimen data into a computer tracking system
• You will rack and bundle prepared samples for delivery to each testing department
• You will assist other lab personnel with specimen storage and ensuring that Turn Around Times (TAT's) are met
• From day one, you'll have full autonomy in your work, but you'll also get full support when you need it
• You will play a critical role as part of a successful team that is proud of the work they do and motivated by the common purpose in helping veterinarians quickly diagnose illness and disease in pets and animals
• May transport hazardous waste within the facility and may occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.

Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma (or GED equivalent) required
• Experience and ability in a fast-paced, high-volume laboratory environment (ideally clinical lab specimen processor, accessioner, phlebotomist)
• A willingness to work with and handle blood, urine, fecals and biopsies
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, standard operating procedures (SOPs), material safety data sheets (MSDSs), operating and maintenance instructions, government rules and technical procedures
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently and as a team contributor
• Strong initiative and attention to detail
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office & SAP preferred)

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Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Clinical or GMP Laboratory: 1 year (Required)
• Specimen Processing & Accessioning: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person