Histology Technician I (Overnight)
Lake Success, NY - USA
Job Summary
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 family-owned company focused on veterinary care.
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Training Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 5:30pm
The Target Pay for this position is $27.31 an hour. At Antech pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills experience education training and budget.
Job Purpose/Overview
The Histology Laboratory Technician performs laboratory analyses and addition they preparesamples set up instruments runtestsinterpretandreleasetestresults.
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.
- Embed samples by orientating tissues in molds and addingParafinwax
- Provide qualityembeddingaccurately embed a minimum of up to 60 blocks per hour unloading Tissue Processer scan barcoded cassette inAntrim fortheappropriate worklist
- Maintain embedding station asrequiredper Standard Operating Procedure and accepted protocols
- Meetminimumdepartmentproduction goals
- Prioritize stat and manifest blocks
- Reconcile all Antrim pending list for any work completed
- Operate Roche Benchmark special stain instrument
- Perform manual stains asrequired
- Calibrate and run Quality Control on the machines andassistwith dailyweeklyand monthly maintenance of the machines.
- Exercisesjudgment in evaluating and reporting results.
- Report any technical/QC problems to their lead tech or supervisor.
- Crosstrainanddevelop knowledge of multiple specialties within department/lab
- Follows applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including safety and quality procedures
- Maintains clean and organized as needed.
- Participates in improving lab efficiency quality and cooperation
- Consult with senior peers on non-complex tasks to learn through experience.
- 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.
Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent requiredB.S in Biology or Life Sciences preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Laboratory skills with experience setting up running and operating labinstruments
- Knowledge of medical and laboratory terminology and Histology procedures and equipment
- Attention todetailand organized with ability to multi-task in afast-pacedenvironment
- Effective communication skills and ability to exchangeaccurateinformation.
- Proficiencyin the English language which allows for participation in team meetingsaccurateentry of data into company systems and understanding of written directions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of ateam
- Positive can-do attitude
- Personal computer skills including strong typing ability and proficient use of Microsoft Office
Working Conditions
- Stationary Position- must be able toremainin a stationary position for up to 2 hours.
- Constantlyoperatesa computer and other lab equipment accurately and efficiently.
- Occasionally required to bend kneel stoop or crouch
- May berequiredto lift move and carry up to 20 lbs.
- The ability toobservedetails atcloserange.
- Extended hours may beneeded
- Laboratoryenvironmentswith potential biohazards present that are mitigated by the mandatory use of PPE.
- Work under close to moderate supervision
- Potential forexposure 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; 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.
Benefits
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.
Benefits eligiblity is based on employment status.
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
Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our Career page at Antech Careers.
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 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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Trusted partnerships that empower more effective, efficient diagnostic decision making for better animal health outcomes.