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Summary: The primary responsibility of the Laboratory Assistant Level I is to assist the laboratory technicians in day to day operations of the laboratory. Responsibilities: * Assist in laboratory test send out processes * Basic utilization of the laboratory information system (LIS) * Accessions all specimens into the LIS, appropriately labels samples and modifies test requests as needed * Comprehensive understanding of value-add tests and intra-laboratory communications surrounding external client sampling handling (e.g., TOVER, To Follow codes, etc.) * General preparation of specimens for analysis, including: centrifugation, serum/plasma separation, PCV reading, refractometry, blood smear and cytology preparation (including staining of slides), saline dilution preparations, cross-match preparation (not to include interpretation), urinalysis preparation (including urine dipstick interpretation), and fecal testing preparation * Knowledge and understanding of special preparation of specimens for external/specialty lab testing, including proper completion of external laboratory submission forms, packaging, and shipping * Completion of specified bench top/serology tests (e.g., heartworm antigen) and recording of results * Attach and release of external laboratory results in the LIS * Unpacks and re-stocks supplies * Maintains general cleanliness of the lab * Fills laboratory supply orders for external clients * Answers phone calls and questions, directs questions to appropriate person(s) when necessary and arranges courier/shipping of samples and supplies as necessary. * Participates in and contributes to collaborative, team-focused education and training programs in the laboratory for various personnel, including assistants, fellow technicians, and other support members * Appropriately fills out and adheres to laboratory log books (e.g., shipping, temperature logs, etc.) * Follows ZRL SOPs as written and instructed * Adheres to safety rules and regulations * Other duties as assigned Education, License and Job Requirements: * Minimum education of high school diploma or GED; some college education preferred * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) * Experience of 1-2 years in a laboratory setting preferred * Ability to stand on a continuous basis up to 10 hours a day * Ability to lift up to 30 lbs Skills and Experience: * 1+ years' experience in professional working environment * Consistently demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to work independently with little supervision * Demonstrates time management skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize daily work * Demonstrates excellent follow through and attention to detail * Demonstrates ability to be flexible and adjust to a changing environment Full time Regular Colleague 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. Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our