Parasitology Lab Aide; Day Shift

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 Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

Work

Shift: 9am-5:30pm Monday
- Friday with alternating Saturdays.

The Target Pay for this position is $16.78 an hour. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

The Parasitology Laboratory Aideis responsible forthe collection,processing and preparing of fecal samples.

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.

• Collect fecal specimens from login, scan into loads, and prepare for set up.
• Meet allminimumdepartment requirements for para loadsand
  
  Fcomboset-up rates.
• Accurately building loads and label processing tubes
• Split specimens for Giardia ELISA when required
• Find missing specimens. Print and reconcile queue list
• Maintain organization of storage refrigerator
• Maintain all equipment including hoods, centrifuges, etc.
• Awareness of quality control and calibration
• Crosstrainanddevelop knowledge of multiple specialties within department/lab.
• 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.
• Consult with senior peers on non-complex Parasitology tasks 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 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Attention todetailand organized with ability to multi-task in afast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of ateam
• Communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency in the English language which allows for participation in team meetings,accurateentry of data into company systems and understanding of written directions
• Positive, can-do attitude

• Stationary Position- must be able toremainin a stationary position for up to 2 hours.
• Constantlyoperateslab equipment accuratelyandefficiently
• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch
• Required to lift, move, and carry up to 20 lbs.
• The ability toobservedetails at close range
• Extended hours may beneeded
• Laboratoryenvironmentswith potential biohazards present that are mitigated by the mandatory use of PPE
• Receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments
• Work under close to moderate supervision
• Potential for exposure to agents known to cause zoonotic disease in humans and…