Laboratory Accessioner 2

Job Duties

• Proven understanding of core accessioning processes and procedures.
• Maintains accessioning performance targets set by the company.
• Completes high-risk accessions for common error-prone specimen types.
• Completes additional training and documentation for special operations and complex cases.
• Oversee and ensure the completion and proper handling of manual requisitions, Coggins tests, and spokesamples.
• Completed training on Exception and Rejection Handling
• Completes accessioning for Cytology, Histology, and Microbiology

Technical and Operational Duties

• Operate and maintain secondary laboratory equipment, including but not limited to centrifuges, pipettes, heating blocks, and slide stainers
• Sample and Specimen Handling
• Aids with specimen collection, labeling, and storage.
• Handles and stores biological specimens in accordance with Zoetis Reference Laboratories (ZRL) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Handles and disposes of waste materials following safety protocols.
• Prepares specimen containers and necessary supplies for laboratory technicians.
• Filings and organizes wet tissue jars, blocks, slides, sample tubes and other equipment as directed.
• Succeeds in opening procedures including but not limited to:
• Coordinates with UPS drivers for specimen pickup and delivery.
• Sorts specimens by time zone and test type.
• Manages email communications and logistics related to specimen intake.
• Maintains and updates tracking spreadsheets.
• Distributes daily reports to relevant departments.
• Facilitates communication across cross-functional teams.
• Support Tasks
• Intakes and troubleshoots problematic samples.
• Operates, troubleshoots, and cleans laboratory scanners.
• Offloads extra tasks from other accessioners when needed.

Education/Experience

• A High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• Accessioning experience required.
• LabDaq and Ligolab proficiency.
• Completion of advanced accessioning training.

Technical Skills Required

• Strong attention to detail.
• Team-oriented with excellent collaboration skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent data entry skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Fluency in English language.
• Must be comfortable in an environment meeting 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

Zoetis, Inc. is a global animal health company whose mission is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, Zoetis discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. Zoetis is committed to fostering a culture where its people can thrive, grow, and contribute to the success of the company. The company offers competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with a range of benefits, policies, and programs designed to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.