Temporary- Specimen Processor Mississauga Ontario
Temporary- Specimen Processor Mississauga Ontario
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Job Description
We 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 MarsScience & Diagnostics a familyowned company focused on veterinary care.
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This temporary role based at our Mississauga Ontario laboratory is for a duration of approximately 4 to 5 months with an hourly wage of $20.08. The regular work schedule is Monday to Friday from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. with Saturday shifts on a rotational basis from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
PURPOSE OF JOB:
The Specimen Processor accession receive and prepares samples for laboratory analyses. Specimen Processors are responsible for processing the majority of samples that comes into the department. Specimen Processors are required to keep inventory of samples after testing has been completed by scanning them into storage racks. They will also be required to search the lab for any samples not scanned into storage racks. May be crosstrained to perform basic Laboratory Technician or Lab Aide duties. May be responsible for various support activities including maintaining supply inventory recordkeeping cleaning clerical tasks supply shipping and receiving mail distribution and other related duties.
Shift days & hours: MondaysFridays from 11pm7:30am with rotating Saturdays
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.
Receives and prepares samples for laboratory analyses.
Accurately process standard requisitions per approved procedures at a rate of 72 accessions per hour heartworm multitest forms at a rate of 150 accessions per hour fecal multitest forms at a rate of 165 accessions per hour and 2D requisitions at a rate of 90 accessions per hour.
Removes specimens from transport bags enter patient data label samples and aliquot as needed for multiple testing.
Sort samples for distribution throughout the lab (Xrays Coggins cytology etc..
Scan tubes into storage racks and enter specimen data into database to verify the accuracy of information.
Accession various specimens to include but not limited to urine whole blood and plasma feces and biopsies.
Check all trash containers within the Specimen Processing department when assigned.
Assists other lab personnel with specimen storage.
Ensure Turn Around Times (TATs) are met.
Reads understands and follows applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including safety and quality procedures. Maintains clean and organized work area. Restocks supplies as needed.
May be responsible for various post production duties such as maintaining supply inventory recordkeeping shipping and receiving cleaning and other related duties. Stock shelves and maintain order in stockroom. Ensures documents are completed according to established SOPs and reflect current manufacturing processes and label claims. May assemble equipment as needed. Prepares and ships supplies including processing related documentation. Performs variety of administrative duties such as answering and routing incoming calls maintain temperature logs and other related activities.
Consult with senior peers on noncomplex specimen processing tasks to learn through experience.
Applies job skills and lab policies and procedures to complete a variety of tasks.
Works on specimen processing tasks that are semiroutine in nature without deviating from SOPs is required.
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 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 to 4 year degree in Sciencerelated field preferred.
Typically 01 years of related experience
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Laboratory skills with experience helpful
Knowledge of medical and laboratory terminology and specimen processing procedures and equipment helpful.
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
Basic math interpretive and analytical skills.
Strong Data Entry skills required (Minimum 6000 KPH)
Personal computer skills and proficient use of Microsoft Office
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.
Note to Search Firms/Agencies
Antech 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 positionspecific. Any resumes curriculum vitae and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or positionspecific 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
