What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant position at Veterinary Laboratory of Rochester?
Veterinary Laboratory of Rochester is in search of a full-time Laboratory Assistant to join our growing team!
We offer an AMAZING benefits package- which includes paid time off, 401k, medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA and FSA available, parental leave, generous pet discounts, and more!
Essential Functions:
- Assists the lab technicians in all day-to-day laboratory operations including accurately running CBCs, UA dipsticks, centrifuging samples, staining slides, and setting up fecals and cultures.
- Provides lab-related customer service by answering phones, retrieving/faxing lab work, responding to emails, and filling add-on tests and supply requests.
- Responsible for keeping the lab stocked and organized by unpacking shipments, filling sample cups and pipettes, cleaning counters and cabinets, taking out trash and recycling.
- Participates with the team and supervisors to foster teamwork and facilitate a productive, professional working environment.
- Understands and consistently follows Thrive policies and procedures. Ensuring lab practices meet or exceed policy and industry standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
To excel in this position, you should be detail oriented, be able to multitask, be careful, and be accurate.
Education: High School or GED equivalent
Experience: Entry level position
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting and standing
- Lifting 25 pounds
- Ability to operate equipment
- Ability to enter data and read computer
Hazards:
- Exposure to animal bodily fluids
- Exposure to hazardous chemical and hazardous waste
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a starting rate ranging from $15.50-20/hr. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Salary : $16 - $20
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