Serology Lab Aide Overnight

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Hours: This is an overnight role. Hours are Monday Friday from 12am 8:30am with alternating Saturdays

Wage: $16.78 Shift Differential

PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Serology Lab Aide is responsible for the collection identification verification of blood and other samples.

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.
• Crosstrain and develop knowledge of multiple specialties within department/lab.
• Applies job skills and lab policies and procedures to complete a variety of tasks.
• Reads understands and follows applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including safety and quality procedures. Maintains clean and organized work area. Restocks supplies as needed.
• Participates in improving lab efficiency quality and cooperation.
• Consult with senior peers on noncomplex Serology tasks to learn through experience.
• May be asked to participate in enterprise initiatives special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position. Adherence to attendancerelated policies and expectations is critical to this position.
• 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 employee has the responsibility to ask questions seek guidance and report concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards. Antech Diagnostics has several processes in place to communicate with leadership and expects that employees will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required 2 3 or 4 year degree in Sciencerelated field preferred.
• Typically 01 years of related experience

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Laboratory skills with experience setting up running and reading lab tests and operating lab instruments.
• General science background including hematology/chemistry helpful
• Attention to detail
• Organized with ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Communication skills both verbal and written
• Positive cando attitude
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) as appropriate.
• Personal computer skills including strong typing ability and proficient use of Microsoft Office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Extensive standing phone and computer use
• Capable of standing continuously for up to 2 hours
• Extend and reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers
• Occasionally required to bend kneel stoop or crouch
• May be required to lift move and carry up to 50 lbs
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision color vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing ability to effectively communicate via the telephone and in person
• Ability to communicate verbally on the phone and in person
• Fluency in the English language
• Extended hours may be needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Laboratory environment with potential biohazards present that are mitigated by the mandatory use of PPE.

• Works under close to moderate supervision with limited latitude for independent judgment.
• Normally receives general instructions on routine work detailed instructions on new assignments.
• 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.

About Antech

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; inhouse diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloudbased data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and boardcertified specialist support services.

Antech 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.

• All Fulltime associates are eligible for the following benefits and more:

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Medical Dental Vision (Multiple Plans Available)

• Basic Life (Company Paid) & 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

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our Career page at Antech Careers.

Note to Search Firms/Agencies

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