Parasitology Lab Aide (Overnight Shift)

Antech•Chicago, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Parasitology Laboratory Aide is responsible for the collection, processing and preparing of fecal samples. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
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
Communication skills, both verbal and written
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

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of multiple specialties within department/lab.

Responsibilities

Collect fecal specimens from login, scan into loads, and prepare for set up.
Meet all minimum department requirements for para loads and Fcombo set-up rates.
Accurately building loads and label processing tubes
Split specimens for Giardia ELISA when required
Find missing specimens.
Print and reconcile queue list
Maintain organization of storage refrigerator
Maintain all equipment including hoods, centrifuges, etc.
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 Parasitology tasks to learn through experience.
Performs 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.