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VCA South Shore Weymouth Animal Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic Laboratory Technician for processing laboratory tests and maintenance on laboratory equipment to join our team at our busy, 24-hour emergency/referral/multi-specialty and general practice in South Weymouth, Massachusetts.

Are you detail orientated, organized and able to muli-task in a fast-paced environment? If so, this is the position for you.

Laboratory Technician processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens; reviews and reports lab results; performs operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment; acts as resource as needed.

Lab Technician Duties and Responsibilities:

· Receive and prepare samples for laboratory analysis and testing

· Process and label samples (blood, urine, fecal, tissue, etc.)

· Responsible for performing moderate and high-complexity testing

· Working knowledge of laboratory equipment

· Familiarity with diagnostic laboratory environment

· Record all data and results

· Maintain all laboratory equipment

· Performs quality control and calibration procedures when indicated and instrument checks

· Inventory control to assure adequate supplies; ordering of chemicals and supplies

· Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times

· Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Google Docs

· Performs other related duties as assigned

What Makes VCA South Shore Unique?

We have an on-site social worker to support you! We are passionate about our teams health and wellness and continue to foster a culture where asking questions is welcome, and training is the expectation. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com