Lab Generalist I (Overnight shift)

divh2Laboratory Generalist 1/h2pWe understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and thats why were inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each others 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./ppWork Shift: 12:00am- 8:30am Monday - Friday with rotating Saturdays/ppShift differential applies ($2/hr on weekdays, $4/hr on weekends)./ppThe Target Pay for this position is $21.00 an hour. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget./ppPurpose Of Job:/ppThe Laboratory Generalist 1 receives and prepares samples for laboratory analysis and tests, sets up instruments, runs tests and reads, interprets, and releases results./ppEssential Duties And Responsibilities:/pulliReceives and prepares samples for laboratory analysis or sends out tests/liliPerforms startup and required maintenance on analyzers/liliPerform all required quality control per Quality Assurance guidelines./liliTrain in all areas according to all Standard Operating Practices./liliEnter and release results./liliParticipates in improving lab efficiency, quality, and cooperation/liliParticipate in all departmental training programs./liliReconcile pending list./liliPerform other duties as assigned/li/ulpWe 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./ppEducation/Experience:/pulliHigh school diploma or equivalent, 2- or 4-year degree in science-related field preferred./liliPrior lab experience preferred/li/ulpKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:/pulliLaboratory skills and experience/liliGeneral science background/liliAttention to detail and ability to work independently/liliOrganized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment/liliThe ability to communicate information so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations./liliPersonal computer skills, strong typing ability, and knowledge of Microsoft Office/li/ulpWorking Conditions:/pulliStationary Position- must be able to remain in a stationary position for up to 2 hours./liliConstantly operates a computer and other lab equipment accurately and efficiently./liliOccasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch/liliMay be required to lift, move, and carry up to 50 lbs./liliHeavy microscopic work/liliThe ability to observe details at close range/liliProficiency in the English language which allows for participation in team meetings, accurate entry of data into company systems and understanding of written directions./liliExtended hours may be needed/liliLaboratory environments with potential biohazards present that are mitigated by the mandatory use of PPE./liliWork under close to moderate supervision/liliPotential 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./li/ulpAbout Antech/ppAntech 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 and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services./ppBenefits/ppAntech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates./ppBenefits eligibility is based on employment status./pulliPaid Time Off Holidays/liliMedical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)/liliBasic Life (Company Paid) Supplemental Life/liliShort and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)/liliFlexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts/liliPaid Parental Leave/lili401(k) with company match/liliTuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement/liliLife Assistance Program/liliPet Care Discounts/li/ulpCommitment to Equal Employer Opportunities/ppWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers./ppNote to Search Firms/Agencies/ppAntech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech./p/div