- To actively participate in the day-to-day activities of the diagnostic laboratory operation ensuring all tests are carried out to the highest quality and within the agreed turnaround times.
- Assist in delivering a market leading pathology service to all clients.
Core Competencies
- Work safely in the laboratory - following all relevant SOP's, health and safety, risk assessments and COSHH documentation.
- Understand and follow all quality procedures to meet the required quality standards
- Understand and comply with any internal or external regulations relevant to the workplace
- Maintain excellent housekeeping, including laboratory maintenance procedures, cleaning, and decontamination
- Understand and perform management, control, and disposal of laboratory waste
- Always understand and adhere to Good Laboratory Practices
- Undertake any mandatory training as required by the business
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform routine investigations and participate in daily scientific and technical activities of the laboratory section
- Participate in the receipt, recording, storage, allocation, and disposal of specimens - also identifying and resolving issues effectively
- Participate in the input, retrieval, and analysis of data, seeking advice from a senior colleague where appropriate
- Participate in the day-to-day maintenance and cleanliness of equipment and working areas
- Prepare reagents and other materials for routine laboratory use following appropriate SOP's
- Perform general laboratory duties as assigned by the lab manager - e.g., Temperature checks
- To work in accordance with SOPs at all times
- Utilise the laboratory LIMS and other application software to authorised protocols
- To actively participate in ongoing training and further learning / CPD where appropriate
- Plan and prioritise work allocations - responding to the needs of routine and urgent activities
- To contribute to the internal and external QC/QA procedures and highlighting concerns to a senior colleague
- Assist with telephone enquiries to and from the department
- Assist with writing and updating SOPs used within the laboratory
- Requesting and maintaining stock in an efficient way, ensuring correct supplies are always available
- Ensure quality assurance reports for their designated section are maintained, issues highlighted and reports available for review by the management / quality team
- IQC is checked and signed off daily and any issues are raised with a senior colleague
- Participate in the training of other staff members when authorised and to assist with supervision of less experienced staff
- Ensuring results are reported within expected TAT's
- Ensure laboratory maintenance is being performed and any quality assurance procedures are followed
- Provide information for business cases when asked by an appropriate manager
- Participate in test validation or external studies where appropriate
- To undertake any other reasonable duty when requested to do so by an appropriate manager
Other
- Be an ambassador for Diversity and Inclusion.
- Communicate and role model the values and behaviours of Zoetis.
- Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate.
- Undertake any other reasonable duty, when requested to do so by an appropriate manager.
- Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities.
- Complete all statutory, mandatory and essential training within timeframes specified.
Safety
- To observe safety regulations and attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other courses as required
- Report all incidents and adverse events to managers and assist in the investigations of any incidents
- Participate in risk assessment monitoring
- To ensure that the equipment within area of work is maintained and operated as per SOP's
- To comply with VPG policy for annual mandatory updates and have knowledge of COSHH and Lifting and Handling Policies
- Observe safety regulations and attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other courses as required.
Skills & Experience
- The candidate must possess relevant experience within the laboratory
- A good working knowledge of principles underlying testing procedures.
- Ability to train other technical staff where authorised and appropriate
- An ability to work in a systematic manner. Be able to work independently to complete allotted tasks in a time-sensitive manner with a high attention to detail.
- High degree of dexterity required and able to concentrate for extended periods of time.
- Good knowledge of computer applications and LIMS including Word, Teams, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage change and create a positive environment throughout the change process
- Takes responsibility for own personal development but also provides support to the development of others
- Maintains required level of quality of their own work whilst encouraging others to do so
- Ability to communicate effectively, courteously and with clarity, always - demonstrates ability to communicate with a range of people, using a range of methods
About Zoetis
At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.
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Laboratory Technician employer: Zoetis
At Zoetis, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the animal health sector, offering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that fosters professional growth and innovation. As a Lead Laboratory Accessioner in Bristol, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on animal health while working alongside dedicated colleagues in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment. We are committed to your development, providing continuous training and support to help you excel in your role and advance your career within our global organisation.
