Laboratory Veterinarian
4 days ago
Madrid
ph3LABORATORY VETERINARIAN /h3pResponsible for efficient and high‑quality end‑to‑end sample processing and reporting within a veterinary diagnostic reference laboratory, contributing to the betterment of animal health and welfare. This role includes sample preparation, instrument set‑up, QC, running tests and validating results, ensuring turnaround times are met and daily workload is completed. /ph3Essential Duties and Responsibilities /h3ulliPerform and review all required quality control per QA guidelines. /liliCompetent in sample processing and releasing/validating results, including haematology, biochemistry, endocrinology, urinalysis, proteinograms, serology, and microbiology. /liliEnsure daily workload is appropriately prioritised and completed, meeting turnaround time expectations. /liliReconcile pending list and resolve irregularities. /liliCarry out routine equipment QC and maintenance. /liliDiagnose and resolve QC, technical, and test issues; escalate ongoing issues to laboratory manager when appropriate. /liliProvide accurate, timely assessments and decisions, including escalation to line manager when required. /liliTrain new and junior staff in all areas according to SOPs. /liliProvide ongoing technical support to more junior staff roles. /liliLiaise with Customer Service and other laboratory or external personnel to support customer queries via phone and email. /liliSupport writing/review of SOPs. /liliRead, understand, and follow applicable SOPs. /liliParticipate in all departmental training programs; ensure ongoing technical competency. /liliAssist in managing inventory and supply ordering. /liliComply with laboratory Health and Safety procedures. /liliMaintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked laboratory. /liliMay be asked to participate in enterprise initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned. /li /ulh3Job Qualifications /h3ulliVeterinary degree. /liliMinimum of 3 years clinical laboratory experience in a high‑throughput clinical laboratory, including analyser set‑up, QC review, specimen preparation, reading and releasing test results, and troubleshooting technical issues. /liliAbility to communicate in written and verbal English. /liliExperience in all or some of the following areas: haematology processing including blood film review, urinalysis and fluid processing including microscopy, biochemistry, endocrinology. /liliExperience operating within a quality management system and laboratory information system. /liliExperience handling veterinary samples is an advantage. /liliExperience in supervising and/or staff training is preferred. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr