Specimen Processing Supervisor

Specimen Processing Supervisor –
Zoetis

Schedule/

Hours:

Tuesday – Saturday, 1:00 am – 9:30 am

As Specimen Processing Supervisor, you will have the primary responsibility for leading a local team in the pre‑analytical processing of veterinary patient samples at our clinical diagnostic laboratories.

• Primary responsibility for leading a local team in the pre‑analytical processing of veterinary patient samples.
• Day‑to‑day responsibilities include leading the team in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Operations associated with laboratory testing, equipment, facility, and materials.
• Supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for providing laboratory services in a clinical veterinary laboratory.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for performing chemical, biological, and physical tests of laboratory samples.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing laboratory analysis and quality assurance program services.
• Identify resource needs, review needs with appropriate management staff, and allocate resources accordingly.
• Participate in the development of policies and procedures.
• Implement approved policies and procedures.
• Monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.
• Ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Provide training on proper laboratory test procedures and sample collection processes.
• Provide lab training to laboratory personnel on proper lab methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Participate in the selection of laboratory staff.
• Work with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Implement discipline procedures.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings.
• Perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred;
  Associate’s degree or certification equivalent (MT/MLT) required.
• Requires experience in a clinical laboratory setting with knowledge of high‑throughput hematology, chemistry, immunoassay, urinalysis, O&P/fecal, microbiology, histology and related analyzers/diagnostics.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

• Proven ability to build, develop, and thrive within clinical laboratory teams.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and adaptability in fast‑growing environments.
• Skilled at balancing multiple priorities efficiently.
• Extensive experience with IT and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS); highly proficient with computer systems, technology, and equipment interfaces.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Effective people leadership and team management abilities.
• Committed to upholding Zoetis core beliefs and values.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time‑management capabilities.

• Must be able to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends.
• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for periods of time.

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.