At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

At SeaWorld, we’re passionate about caring for animals. In fact, since 1965, we’ve rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!).

We’re seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working ASCP Certified Laboratory Technician to join our incredible Team.

What you get to do:

• Use your experience as a Certified Medical Technician (MLT) to assist in performing laboratory analyses in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, mycology, parasitology, urinalysis and cytology.
• Independently conduct daily analyses on water samples from our animals’ habitats. Training provided.
• Assist in preparing, packaging and shipping out samples to reference laboratories for additional diagnostics tests.
• Accurately keep manual and digital records of clinical and research samples, tests, and results.
• Keep inventory of laboratory reagents and supplies.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, making sure they meet quality control standards.
• Ensure excellent animal care service by responding to Team's requirements, expectations, and needs.
• Follow laboratory procedures according to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Other related duties as assigned, including assisting in other areas of the hospital as needed.

What it takes to succeed:

• Being a certified medical laboratory technician (MLT).
• Working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, including quality control (QC), preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of hematology, chemistry and microbiology analyses.
• Ability to prepare laboratory reports and enter results in digital medical records.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and work in a dynamic fast-paced work environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft applications, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability to sit, walk, talk, use hands, hear, smell and have color vision. Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Work indoors with moderate noise from several large and small laboratory instruments, as well as refrigeration and freezer units.
• Work with limited exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and radiation. Protective equipment is provided when necessary.
• Able to positively interact with park guests and co-workers of all ages, different ethnic/cultural backgrounds and/or language, and individuals with special needs.
• Enthusiastically represent United Parks & Resorts, Inc. by displaying a positive attitude, and a high level of commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.

Education and experience

• A bachelor’s or an associate degree.
• Certified medical technician (MLT) is a minimum requirement.
• Registered with the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) is a minimum requirement.
• At least 2 years of working experience, as a graduate, medical laboratory technician.
• Experience in animal laboratory diagnostics preferred but not required.

About SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld is a subsidiary of United Parks & Resorts. For more than 50 years, we have been a leading theme park and entertainment company delivering personal, interactive and educational experiences that blend imagination with nature and enable our guests to celebrate, connect with and care for the natural world we share. We also are one of the world’s foremost zoological organizations and a worldwide leader in animal welfare, training, husbandry and veterinary care. The company collectively cares for one of the largest animal collections on the North American continent and has helped lead advances in the care of species in zoological facilities and in the conservation of wild populations.

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