What is the role of a Laboratory Assistant at Veterinary Laboratory of Rochester?

The Laboratory Assistant position at Veterinary Laboratory of Rochester is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Medical field.

Where is this Laboratory Assistant job located?

Rochester, New York, 14603, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Laboratory Assistant role?

Full-time or part-time position

What is the expected salary for this Laboratory Assistant job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

How can I apply for the Laboratory Assistant position at Veterinary Laboratory of Rochester?

You can apply directly through the application link provided.

Laboratory Assistant at Veterinary Laboratory of Rochester

Veterinary Laboratory of Rochesteris in search of a part-timeLaboratory Assistantto 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.

The laboratory assistant may occasionally have to cover for courier's that are on vacation or out sick.

Providing timely and dependable delivery of stock and lab supplies from stockroom and hospitals.
Picking up lab specimens/ tests from hospitals for the laboratory
Valid New York State driver's license

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.

Laboratory Assistant at Veterinary Laboratory of Rochester – Rochester, New York

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