Laboratory Support Jobs

Who We Are

Covetrus is the global market leader in animal-health technology and services, dedicated to advancing the world of veterinary medicine and to empowering veterinary healthcare teams across the companion, equine, and large-animal health markets.

OUR VALUES

Never Settle – Share the Customer Goal – Give Power – Be Passionate – Do Good

Come join our amazing team where we go for great, put the customer first, operate as one team, cultivate a passion for animals, and always act responsibly for customers and society. Do you love animals? Then help us improve their lives on a daily basis!

Staff Laboratory Support Technician is responsible for providing support to the Laboratory and includes: receiving materials and supplies; receiving and processing samples; performing laboratory maintenance and calibration of standard equipment; cleaning and organizing laboratory, and collecting and preparing samples for analysis. Laboratory Support Technicians are expected to assist laboratory management in organizing incoming samples and maintaining the sample log, third party sample shipping, and other tasks as assigned in support of laboratory operations.

Company Benefits

• 401(k) with generous company match
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Generous holiday and paid time off policy
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance

Competencies (skills And Abilities)

• Attention to detail, good observation skills, organization, and thorough documentation capabilities
• Displays a high level of integrity
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to learn new tasks in a high paced environment and comply with quality standards to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated with good time management and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with good time management skills
• Effectively communicates, verbally and in writing, and interprets and follows instructions
• Beginner/intermediate proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required

Higher level support personnel must have combination of education and/or experience

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Orders laboratory supplies and maintains ordering sheets
• Documents work and maintains good laboratory records, maintains sample log and other sample related documentation (good documentation practices)
• Receives and processes samples and laboratory materials/supplies
• Washes dishes, maintains cleanliness of laboratory work and inventory areas, maintains cleanliness of equipment and tools, organizes supplies and other general lab duties
• Communicates results with laboratory management and interacts closely with the quality assurance department
• May assist with disposing of general laboratory trash, waste, and hazardous waste
• Performs inventory of laboratory supplies, API, and chemicals
• May assist in the development of SOPs, STPs, and work instructions (as assigned)
• May assist in the preparation of samples for various testing applications
• May assist with daily laboratory tasks including temperature monitoring of incubators and refrigerators (environmental monitoring of laboratory), humidity checks, balance and pipette calibration/verifications, pH meter checks, etc.

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Jobs that are in Colorado:

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