Shift: 2am-1030am
Lab Accessioner 1
Summary:
The Laboratory Accessioner helps prepare samples and supports lab operations as requested. The Accessioner is responsible for receiving, labeling, and preparing specimens for laboratory testing while ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures, safety protocols, and quality control guidelines.
Job Duties:
Accountable for understanding and following the laboratory's standard operating protocols, quality control processes, and safety rules.
Receives and accessions specimens into the Laboratory Information Management 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 labeling, logging specimens and arranging reports for delivery.
Accountable for keeping work surfaces clean and orderly.
Participates in all applicable safety training sessions to ensure thorough understanding and execution of safety procedures, including the use of all applicable safety equipment.
Organizes and maintains lab specimen storage.
Organizes and monitors lab supplies for appropriate inventory levels.
·Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.
Education/Experience:
· HS Diploma or GED equivalent required
· 1-2 years of experience in data entry preferred
· Medical background or experience with laboratory testing terminology or a strong aptitude to learn terminology preferred
Technical Skills Required:
· Proficiency in Microsoft Platforms (Teams, Outlook, Word etc.)
· Detail oriented, flexible, quick to learn
· Proficient in data entry
· Organizational abilities
· Able to work productively, effectively, and independently in a fast-paced environment
· Ability to handle multiple tasks systems
· Effective verbal and written communications, especially listening skills
· Detailed orientated with regards to data entry and excellent typing skills
· Strong computer skills and ability to work within windows environment
· Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment with target productivity rates
Physical Position Requirements:
· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
· Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, crouch
· Ability to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods
· Ability to use tools such as boxcutters
· Ability to wear PPE for extended periods of time
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.
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