Lab Tech

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