Lead Hematology Technician

About Antech

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:

1:00am to 9:30 am Tuesday through Sunday morning with a day-off during the week.

The Target Pay for this position is $30.05 an hour. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

The Hematology Lead assists in the supervision of day-to-day activities within the laboratory unit/group/area/department, performing laboratory analyses and tests to diagnose various pet and other animal illnesses, injuries and diseases in support of veterinarian animal treatment. Assists in supervising staff, training personnel and evaluating results. Contributes to the development of operating policies and procedures.

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.

• Assists in the supervision of department staff, monitoring activities and evaluating performance.
• Provides coaching and guidance to staff and oversees staff training and development.
• Provides input to department policies and procedures.
• Assists in leading work activities of the lab unit/group/area/department, planning and organizing work, providing for adequate staffing and resources and maintaining work on schedule so that ongoing customer satisfaction is maintained.
• Contributes to maintenance of department diagnostic equipment and other technical resources.
• Perform routine testing which includes reading Avian CBC slides at a minimum rate of 12 per hour, manual CBC slides at a rate of 25 slides per hour and manual platelet slides at a rate of 10 slides per hour.
• Handles rechecks and verifications within department.
• Conduct random audits and evaluation of slides.
• Resolve pending list Reports and technical QA/QC problems to the Supervisor.
• Ensure that monthly Tech and Aide audits are performed and documented.
• Maintain organization of storage refrigerator.
• Maintain all equipment including hoods, centrifuges, etc.
• Meet daily TAT production requirements.
• Perform duties of the supervisor in their absence.
• Reads, understands and follows applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), including safety and quality procedures.
• Maintains clean and organized work area.
• Restocks supplies as needed.
• May be asked to participate in enterprise initiatives, special projects, and 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.

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required, preferably in…