Job Description

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of MarsScience & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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Work Shift: 11pm - 7:30am Monday - Friday with alternating Saturdays.

The Target Pay Rate for this position is $18.46 hourly. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

PURPOSE OF JOB:

TheChemistryLaboratoryAideis responsible forthe collection,identificationverification,processingandpreparingofchemistrysamples

ESSENTIALDUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Pourchemistryspecimens intoappropriate bar-codedtubes

• Ensure bar-coded racks are arranged correctly and loadedontoinstruments

• Accurately label processing tubes when building loads

• Scan samples tolibrary

• Centrifuge samples

• Find missingsamples Print and reconcile queue list

• Library all samples

• Maintain all equipment including hoods, centrifuges, etc.

• Complete QNS forms on short samples.

• Check and resolvequeuelist daily.

• Find and pull original TRF forms.

• Awareness of qualitycontrol and calibration

• Cross-trainand developknowledge of multiple specialtieswithin department/lab

• Applies job skills and lab policies and proceduresto complete a variety of tasks

• Reads,understandsand follows applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), including safety and quality procedures.  Maintains clean and organized workarea Restockssupplies as needed.

• Participates in improvinglab efficiency, quality, and cooperation.

• Consult with senior peers on non-complexChemistrytasks to learn through experience 

• Performs other duties as assigned

• We share a collaborative obligation to ensure that we conduct ourselves in the utmost ethical manner and that we hold each other accountable to the values and standards ofthe organizationEvery employeehas the responsibility to ask questions, seek guidance, and report concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards.Antech Diagnosticshas several processes in place to communicate with leadership and expects that employeeswill have a commitment to integrity and uncompromisingvalues.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent,prior lab experience and/or 2, 3 or 4 yeardegree inScience-related field preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Laboratory skills, with experience setting up, running and operating lab instrumentspreferred but notrequired

• Knowledge of medical and laboratory terminology andChemistryprocedures and equipment helpful.

• General science background

• Attention to detail

• Organized with ability to multi-task in afast pacedenvironment

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Communication skills, both verbal and written

• Positive, can-do attitude

• Knowledge of Good ClinicalPractice (GCP) as appropriate

• Personal computer skills, including strong typing ability and proficient use of Microsoft Office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Extensivestanding, phone, and computer use

• Capable of standing continuously for up to 2 hours

• Extend and reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers

• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch

• May berequiredto lift, move, and carry up to 20 lbs.

• Specific vision abilitiesrequiredinclude close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Hearing ability to effectively communicate via the telephone and in person

• Ability to communicate verbally on the phone and in person

• Fluency in the English language

• Extended hours may be needed

• Travel may berequiredif acting in a float capacity

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Laboratory environment with potential biohazards present

• Normallyreceives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments.

• Work under close to moderate supervision with limited latitude for independent judgment.

• Potential forexposure to agents known to cause zoonotic disease in humans and use of potentially hazardous chemicals as defined by the National Hazard Communication Standards. A complete list of such chemicals is available from department supervision.

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

Benefits

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

Benefits eligiblity is based on employment status.

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)

• Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life

• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)

• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement

• Life Assistance Program

• Pet Care Discounts

Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers

Note to Search Firms/Agencies

Antech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.