Lab Generalist I (Overnight Shift) (Temporary

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:

Start time 12:00am-8:30am Monday
- Friday with rotating Saturdays. The Target Pay for this position is $20.67 an hour. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget. This is a temporary role with a minimum of 6 months. There is opportunity to move into a full time permanent role.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Receives and prepares samples for laboratory analysis or sends out tests
• Performs startup and required maintenance on analyzers
• Performs all required quality control per Quality Assurance guidelines.
• Train in all areas according to all Standard Operating Practices.
• Enter and release results.
• Participates in improving lab efficiency, quality, and cooperation
• Participate in all departmental training programs.
• Reconcile pending list.
• 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, 2- or 4-year degree in science-related field preferred. Prior lab experience preferred.

• Laboratory skills and experience
• General science background
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to communicate information so others will understand.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Personal computer skills, strong typing ability, and knowledge of Microsoft Office

• 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 50 lbs.
• Heavy microscopic work
• The ability to observe details at close range
• Proficiency in the English language which allows for participation in team meetings, accurate entry of data into company systems and understanding of written directions.
• 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.

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…