Analytical Laboratory Technician
Axelon Services Corporation
Louisville, KY
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Anatomy, Animal Care, Cleanroom, Communication Skills, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Dissection, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Medical Waste, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Necropsy, Organizational Skills, Pathology, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Record Keeping, Regulations, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimens/Samples, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player, Time Management, Veterinary Medicine, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Louisville, KY
POSTED
4 days ago
Duration: 6 Months
Summary:
- Perform routine and complex laboratory tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of animal health conditions.
- Responsibilities include grossing and dissection of samples, operating laboratory equipment, and maintaining accurate records.
- Support the Global Diagnostics division and work closely with internal veterinary pathologists and other lab personnel to ensure quality and accuracy in diagnostic services.
Responsibilities:
- Independently gross and dissect simple, complex level 1, panels, and complex level 2 specimens.
- Label and document specimens accurately.
- Follow established protocols (SOPs) for tissue fixation and handling.
- Maintain detailed records of specimen handling.
- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
- Handle and store all biological specimens in accordance with SOPs.
- Properly handle and dispose of medical and biohazardous waste while adhering to regulatory guidelines.
- Consistently fill out laboratory logs, including maintenance, environmental, and cleaning logs.
- Maintain a clean and organized laboratory workspace.
Level 3 Additional Responsibilities:
- Perform necropsy cases for further analysis.
- Perform complex dissections of specimens, including rare and challenging cases.
- Take a leadership role in specimen grossing, overseeing multiple case types per day.
- Assist in training lower-level grossing techs and aides.
Requirements:
- Associates degree or equivalent required.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred.
- 2 years of experience in a pathology laboratory setting and experience in performing basic grossing operations (3 years for level 3).
- Experience in the veterinary field strongly preferred, but not required.
- High level of understanding of anatomy and grossing protocols.
Required Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Platforms (Teams, Outlook, Word, etc.).
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency in using laboratory equipment and software.
- Team-oriented with excellent collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Robust organizational and time management abilities.
- Excellent data entry skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
- Fluency in English language.
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