Parasitology Lab Aide (Overnight Shift)
About The Position
The Parasitology Laboratory Aide is responsible for the collection, processing, and preparation of fecal samples. This role involves meeting department requirements for sample processing, accurately building loads, splitting specimens, finding missing samples, printing and reconciling queue lists, and maintaining equipment. The position also requires an awareness of quality control, calibration, and cross-training in multiple lab specialties. The aide must follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintain a clean work area, restock supplies, and participate in improving lab efficiency and quality. Consultation with senior peers is expected for learning purposes. The role also involves ethical conduct, accountability, and reporting concerns. Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by a passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Their products and services span over 90 reference laboratories globally, including in-house diagnostic instruments, assay products, digital cytology services, data services, practice management software, veterinary imaging, professional education, and specialist support.
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 quality control and calibration
- Willingness to cross-train and develop knowledge of multiple specialties within the 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 build 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.
- Follow applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), including safety and quality procedures.
- Maintain clean and organized work area.
- Restock supplies as needed.
- Participate 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.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
