Chemistry Lab Aide (Day Shift)

Antech Diagnostics•Denver, CO

1d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

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. Current Associates will need to apply through the internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on Menu or View All Apps, select the Jobs Hub app, then click the magnifying glass to Browse Jobs. Work Shift: 9am-5:30pm Monday - Saturday (5 Days) The Target Pay for this position is $18.46 an hour. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget. PURPOSE OF JOB: The Chem istry Laboratory Aide is responsible for the collection , identification verification, processing and preparing of chemistry 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 . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to pe rform the essential functions. Pour chemistry specimens into appropriate bar-coded tubes . En sure bar-coded racks are arranged correctly and load ed on to instruments . Accurately label processing tubes when building loads . Scan samples to library . Centrifuge samples . Find missing samples . Print and reconcile queue list . Library all samples . Maintain all equipment including hoods, centrifuges, etc. Complete QNS forms on short samples. Check and resolve queue list daily. Find and pull original TRF forms. Awareness of quality control and calibration . Cross-train and develop kn owledge 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 (SOP's), 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 non-complex Chemistry ta sks to learn through experience . Per forms 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 ethica l standards. Antech Diagnostics has several processes in place to communicate with lead ership and expects that employees will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values.

Requirements

Hi gh school diploma or equivalent, prior lab experience and/or 2, 3 or 4 year degree in Science -related field preferred
Laboratory skills, with experience setting up, running and operating lab instruments preferred but not
Knowledge of medical and laboratory terminology and Chemistry pr ocedures and equipment helpful
General science background
Attention to detail
Organized with ability to multi-ta sk in a fast paced environment
Ability to work indep endently and as part of a team
Communication s kills, both verbal and written
Positive, can-do attitude
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) as appropriate
Personal computer skills, including strong typing ability and pro ficient use of Microsoft Office
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 to lift, move, and carry up to 20 lbs.
Specific vision abilities 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
Travel may be if acting in a float capacity

Responsibilities

Pour chemistry specimens into appropriate bar-coded tubes
Ensure bar-coded racks are arranged correctly and load ed on to instruments
Accurately label processing tubes when building loads
Scan samples to library
Centrifuge samples
Find missing samples
Print and reconcile queue list
Library all samples
Maintain all equipment including hoods, centrifuges, etc.
Complete QNS forms on short samples
Check and resolve queue list daily
Find and pull original TRF forms
Awareness of quality control and calibration
Cross-train and develop kn owledge 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 (SOP's), 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 non-complex Chemistry ta sks to learn through experience
Per forms other duties as assigned