Histology Aide (Day Shift)

Antech•Fountain Valley, CA

7d•$20•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: Tuesday - Saturday 10:30am-7:00pm The Target Pay for this position is $20.14 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 Aide is responsible for the collection, identification verification, processing and preparing of Histology 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. 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. For over 30 years, Antech Diagnostics has been the hallmark of the veterinary industry providing the highest level of service, accurate results, and state-of-the-art technology. At the heart of Antech is our love for pets. Join our team of experts committed to providing the very best in diagnostic services.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, and/or 2- or 4-year degree in science-related field preferred.
Prior lab experience preferred
Laboratory skills, with experience setting up, running and operating lab instruments
General science background with Knowledge of medical and laboratory terminology and Histology procedures and equipment
Attention to detail and organized with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Effective communication skills and ability to exchange accurate information.
Proficiency in the English language which allows for participation in team meetings, accurate entry of data into company systems and understanding of written directions.
Positive, can-do attitude
Personal computer skills, including strong typing ability and proficient use of Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Diligently check/communicate with Pathologists and Lab Coordinators regarding any questions and concerns, monitor the orphaned slide file daily, reconcile “exception lists” and find missing slides for scanning
Scan all slides into scanners and provide edits per protocol
Run and maintain the staining and cover-slipping instruments
Accurately scan all slides and blocks returned from pathologists at benchmark; Clinical and Anatomic.
Process other add-on requests in a timely manner including all Antrim changes to original accession number
Processing biopsy submissions under fume hood
Organizing TRF (test request forms) with samples on grossing trays
Sorting urgent and manifest samples
Drying leaked TRF’s per SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) and performing container transfers
Receiving biopsy samples from other labs and organizing as outlined above
Scanning of TRF’s using the scanner; monitoring output to make sure there are no errors in getting these to Transcription.
Pull and reconcile assigned pending lists
Awareness of quality control and calibration.
Crosstrain and develop knowledge of multiple specialties within department/lab.
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 tasks to learn through experience.
Performs other duties as assigned

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