Chemistry Lab Aide (Overnight)(Temp)

ANTAGENE; Village of Lake Success (NY); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Antech Diagnostics is seeking a Chemistry Laboratory Aide in New York to collect, verify, process and prepare chemistry samples. The role includes labeling, barcoding, centrifuging, queue reconciliation and sample library management.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and prior lab exposure is preferred. Training on SOPs, safety and quality procedures is provided in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent; prior lab experience and/or science degree preferred.
• Laboratory skills in setting up, running, and operating lab instruments helpful.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic chemistry procedures is beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and process chemistry samples.
• Label and track tubes and racks with barcodes.
• Centrifuge and scan samples; reconcile queues.
• Maintain lab equipment and cleanliness; restock supplies.
• Follow SOPs and safety procedures; communicate with team.

Conocimientos

Laboratory skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Office

GCP knowledge

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Work Shift: 12am-8:30am Monday - Saturday with alternating Sundays with Two Scheduled Days Off Each Week. Weekend Coverage Is Required.

The Specific Days Worked May Vary Based On Business Needs.

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 Chemistry 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 abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Pour chemistry specimens into appropriate bar-coded tubes.
• Ensure bar-coded racks are arranged correctly and loaded onto 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 knowledge 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 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 employee has the responsibility to ask questions, seek guidance, and report concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards. Antech Diagnostics has several processes in place to communicate with leadership and expects that employees will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values.

EducationandExperience

• High school diploma or equivalent, prior lab experience and/or 2, 3 or 4 year degree in Science-related field preferred.

Knowledge,Skills,and Abilities

• Laboratory skills, with experience setting up, running and operating lab instruments preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of medical and laboratory terminology and Chemistry procedures and equipment helpful.
• General science background
• Attention to detail
• 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
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) as appropriate
• Personal computer skills, including strong typing ability and proficient use of Microsoft Office

Working Conditions

• Stationary Position- must be able toremainin a stationary position for up to 2 hours
• Constantlyoperatesa computer and other lab equipment accurately and efficiently
• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch
• Required to lift, move, and carry up to 50lbs
• The ability toobservedetails at closerange
• Extended hours may beneeded
• Laboratoryenvironmentswith potential biohazards present that are mitigated by the mandatory use of PPE
• Works under close to moderatePotential for exposure to agents known to cause zoonotic disease in humans and use of potentially hazardous chemicals as defined by the National Hazard Communication Standards. A complete list of such chemicals is available from department supervision.

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

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

Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.