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: Wednesday - Sunday 2am-10:30am

PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Histology Generalist performs laboratory analyses and tests. In addition, they collect, prepare samples, set up instruments, identification verification, run tests, interpret, and release test results.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Accurately scan all slides and blocks returned from pathologists at benchmark; Clinical and Anatomic

• Process other add-on requests in a timely manner including all Antrim changes to original accession number

• Organizing TRF (Test Request Forms) with samples on grossing trays

• Sort priority and manifest samples

• Receiving biopsy samples from other labs and organizing as outlined above

• Scanning of TRF’s using the scanner; monitoring output to make sure there are no errors in getting these to Transcription

• Crosstrain and develop knowledge of multiple specialties within department/lab.

• Consult with senior peers on non-complex tasks to learn through experience.

• Meet minimum department production goals

• Identify problems and special handling cases

• Properly identify, orient, ink, and trim submitted tissues per Standard Operating Procedure and related protocols with utmost quality

• Produce accurate and legible grossing notes with code description that provide the Pathologist with a clear understanding of the sections taken

• Prepare tissue into representative sections.

• Gross examination on large specimens, entire organ submission, digit amputation, jaw resection, eye enucleation, whole brain, and bones.

• Set-up workstation for Pathologist on duty

• Reconcile all Antrim pending list for any work completed and release block

• Perform manual stains as required

• Exercises judgment in evaluating and reporting results.

• Report any technical/QC problems to their lead tech or supervisor.

• Follows applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), including safety and quality procedures. Maintains clean and organized work area. Restocks supplies as needed.

• Participates in improving lab efficiency, quality, and cooperation.

• 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 of the organization. Every Associate is responsible for asking questions, seeking guidance, and reporting concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards. Antech Diagnostics has several processes in place to communicate with leadership and expects that Associates will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• B/S in Biology or other Life Sciences. Coursework in anatomy/physiology required.

• Minimum 6 months’ experience as Grossing Tech/Histology Tech required

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Laboratory skills, with experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests and operating lab instruments

• Knowledge of lab equipment and procedures.

• Attention to detail and organized with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Effective communication skills and ability to exchange accurate information.

• Proficiency in the English language which allows for participation in team meetings, accurate entry of data into company systems and understanding of written directions

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Positive, can-do attitude

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Stationary Position- must be able to remain in a stationary position for up to 2 hours.

• Constantly operates a computer and other lab equipment accurately and efficiently.

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

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

• The ability to observe details at close range

• Extended hours may be needed

• Laboratory environments with potential biohazards present that are mitigated by the mandatory use of PPE.

• Work under close to moderate supervision

• Potential for exposure 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.