Serology Lab Aide; Overnight Shift

Position: Serology Lab Aide (Overnight 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.

Current Associates will need to apply through the internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on Menu or View All Apps, select the Jobs Hub app, then click the magnifying glass to Browse Jobs.

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* 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.*
* ** Job Purpose/Overview*
* The Serology Lab Aide is responsible for the collection and preparation of samples to be tested.
 

** 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_  _._

+ Collect and build samples to a load

+ Centrifuge samples and make aliquots for sample testing as required.

+ Find missing specimens.

Print and reconcile queue list.

+ Library all samples

+ Maintain all departmental equipment

+ Knowledge of lab equipment and procedures

+ Awareness of quality control and calibration

+ Crosstrainand develop knowledge of multiple specialties within department/lab.

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

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

+ Consult with senior peers on non-complex Serology 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.

** Education*
* ** and*
* ** Experience*
* + High school diploma or equivalent required,2- or 4-year degree inscience-related field preferred.

+ Prior lab experience preferred

** Knowledge,*
* ** Skills,*
* ** and Abilities*
* + Laboratory skills, with experience setting up,running,and reading lab tests andoperatinglab instruments.

+ General science background, including hematology/chemistry

+ Attention todetailand organized with ability to multi-task in afast-paced environment

+ Ability to work independently and as part of ateam

+ Solid communication skills- written andverbal

+ Proficiency in the English language which allows for participation in team meetings,accurateentry of data into company systems and understanding of written direction

+ Positive, can-do attitude

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

** Working Conditions*
* + Stationary Position- must be able toremainin a stationary position for up to 2 hours

+ Constantlyoperatesa computer and other lab equipment accurately and efficiently

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

+ Required to lift, move, and carry up to 50lbs

+ The ability toobservedetails at close range

+ Extended hours may beneeded

+ Laboratoryenvironmentswith potential biohazards present that are mitigated by the mandatory use of PPE

+ Works under close to moderate

Potential for exposure to agents known to cause…