Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

About the position

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. 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!

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in animal laboratory diagnostics preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan