Lab Tech

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• Position Location is in: Bohemia, NY Bloodhound Laboratories is a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory located in a busy veterinary specialty and emergency hospital. We are a private veterinarian-owned laboratory that provides diagnostics to our hospitals, as well as, local animal hospitals. We have two laboratory locations in New York state. We are currently looking for a motivated, organized and reliable laboratory technician to join our laboratory team in Bohemia, NY.

DUTIES:

· Performs analytical procedures in various laboratory sections, such as Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Parasitology and Serology · Performs qualitative testing using established procedures on various analyzers and/or manual methods on animal specimens such as blood, urine, feces and other body fluids · Performs calibration, quality control testing, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting · Operates and understands laboratory protocols, results entry and record keeping systems · Performs testing procedures and reports test results accurately · Ability to recognize abnormal test results and report discrepancies to managers · Prepare and pack samples for reference laboratories using send out testing protocols · Organize work by accessioning specimens, labels, sorting specimens, logging specimens and keeping work area clean and orderly in accordance to protocols · Confidence in customer service skills provided to local animal hospitals in reference to inquiries about tests, sample protocols and turnaround times

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Requires manual dexterity to operate equipment and computers · Requires frequent walking/standing · Must be able to discriminate the colors necessary to perform tests in their assigned sections of responsibility · Multi-tasking skills and analytical abilities

REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:

· Degree in Biology, Animal Science, Veterinary Technology, Life Science, or related field · Prior experience in Veterinary clinic or laboratory setting preferred · MLT's and LVT's are strongly encouraged to apply · Must provide work references

JOB TYPE: Full-time – 8 hour shifts. Must be available to work evenings and weekends HOURLY PAY: $23.00 to $28.00 per hour