Laboratory Accessioner 2

Role Description

Summary:

The Lab Accessioner 2 demonstrates a high level of proficiency in accessioning procedures and laboratory

support functions. This role requires the completion of all core training and competencies, in addition to specialty

functions. The Lab Accessioner 2 will be expected to independently handle high risk and specialized accessions

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 spoke

samples.

o Completed training on Exception and Rejection Handling

o Completes accessioning for Cytology, Histology, and Microbiology

o 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

o Assists with specimen collection, labeling, and storage.

o Handles and stores biological specimens in accordance with Zoetis Reference Laboratories (ZRL)

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

o Handles and disposes of waste materials following safety protocols.

o Prepares specimen containers and necessary supplies for laboratory technicians.

o Files and organizes wet tissue jars, blocks, slides, sample tubes and other equipment as directed

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* Successfully complete opening procedures including but not limited to:

o Coordinates with UPS drivers for specimen pickup and delivery.

o Sorts specimens by time zone and test type.

o Manages email communications and logistics related to specimen intake.

o Maintains and updates tracking spreadsheets.

o Distributes daily reports to relevant departments.

o Facilitates communication across cross-functional teams.

* Support Tasks

o Intakes and troubleshoots problematic samples.

o Operates, troubleshoots, and cleans laboratory scanners.

o Offloads extra tasks from other accessioners when needed.

Education/Experience:

* 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 a 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

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.