Lab Generalist III (Overnight Shift)

VCA Animal Hospitals•Dallas, TX

3d•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: 12:30am-9:00am Monday - Friday with rotating Saturdays The Target Pay for this position is $26.78 an hour. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget. PURPOSE OF JOB: Receives and prepares samples for laboratory analysis and tests. Prepares samples, sets up instruments, runs tests and reads, interprets and releases results. May perform a variety of client service activities for internal and external stakeholders. 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. Must be proficient in at least three clinical areas including Hematology. Perform and analyze results for the Total Parasite PCR panels and other non-PCR tests as required. Process samples and prepare samples for send out. Perform all required quality control per QA guidelines. Train on all areas to include Specimen Processing, Chemistry, Serology, UA, Coag and Parasitology according to all SOP's. Oversee the entering and releasing of results. Responsible for the performance of tests such as Chemistry -Olympus, T4-Olympus, CBC-Advia, Progesterone, PT, PTT, Platelet count, Reticulocytes, UA and Parasitology PCR. Responsible for building hematology and UA loads. Read UA slides at a minimum rate of 45 per hour. In 24-hour laboratories, may also be responsible for the performance of tests such as Serology - FCV, HWAB, Accuplex, HW, and FELV, FIV-IFA, all other IFA testing as required as well as EIA and PCR testing when applicable. In 24-hour laboratories, may also be responsible for the performance of tests such as Parasitology - Giardia ELISA setup and testing and other miscellaneous test. Participate in all departmental training programs. Reconcile pending list. 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.

Requirements

Associates/Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Degree in a related field with a minimum of 1 year clinical laboratory experience in Hematology.
Laboratory skills and experience
General science background
Attention to detail and ability to work independently
Organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skill
Personal computer skills, strong typing ability, and knowledge of Microsoft Office
Extensive sitting, 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 20 lbs.
Heavy microscopic work
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
Laboratory environment with potential biohazards present
Use of potentially hazardous chemicals as defined by the National Hazard Communication Standards
A complete list of such chemicals is available from lab management

Nice To Haves

Degree or experience in Molecular Biology preferred.

Responsibilities

Receives and prepares samples for laboratory analysis and tests.
Prepares samples, sets up instruments, runs tests and reads, interprets and releases results.
May perform a variety of client service activities for internal and external stakeholders.
Must be proficient in at least three clinical areas including Hematology.
Perform and analyze results for the Total Parasite PCR panels and other non-PCR tests as required.
Process samples and prepare samples for send out.
Perform all required quality control per QA guidelines.
Train on all areas to include Specimen Processing, Chemistry, Serology, UA, Coag and Parasitology according to all SOP's.
Oversee the entering and releasing of results.
Responsible for the performance of tests such as Chemistry -Olympus, T4-Olympus, CBC-Advia, Progesterone, PT, PTT, Platelet count, Reticulocytes, UA and Parasitology PCR.
Responsible for building hematology and UA loads.
Read UA slides at a minimum rate of 45 per hour.
In 24-hour laboratories, may also be responsible for the performance of tests such as Serology - FCV, HWAB, Accuplex, HW, and FELV, FIV-IFA, all other IFA testing as required as well as EIA and PCR testing when applicable.
In 24-hour laboratories, may also be responsible for the performance of tests such as Parasitology - Giardia ELISA setup and testing and other miscellaneous test.
Participate in all departmental training programs.
Reconcile pending list.
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.