Parasitology Lab Aide; Overnight Shift

Shift & Pay

Work Shift:

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

Target Pay: $18.46 per hour.

The Parasitology Laboratory Aide is responsible for the collection, processing and preparation of fecal samples.

• Collect fecal specimens from login, scan into loads, and prepare for set up.
• Meet all minimum department requirements for para loads and Fcombo set-up rates.
• Accurately build 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.
• Ensure awareness of quality control and calibration.
• Cross‑train and develop knowledge of multiple specialties within department/lab.
• Follow applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including safety and quality procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Restock supplies as needed.
• Participate in improving lab efficiency, quality, and cooperation.
• Consult with senior peers on non‑complex parasitology tasks to learn through experience.
• Perform 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 to detail and organized with ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in the English language which allows for participation in team meetings, accurate entry of data into company systems and understanding of written directions.
• Positive, can‑do attitude.

• Stationary position – must remain stationary for up to 2 hours.
• Operate lab equipment accurately and efficiently.
• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch.
• Required to lift, move, and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to observe details at close range.
• Extended hours may be needed.
• Laboratory environments with potential biohazards presented and mitigated by mandatory use of PPE.
• General instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments.
• Work under close to moderate supervision.
• Potential exposure to agents known to cause zoonotic disease in humans and use of potentially hazardous chemicals as defined by the National Hazard Communication Standards.

• Vacation time and holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision (multiple plans available).
• Basic life (company‑paid) and 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.