Lab Generalist I — Night Shift, Temp-to-Perm

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Antech Diagnostics is seeking a Laboratory Generalist 1 to support our veterinary diagnostic services. The role is temporary for at least 6 months with a start time of 12:00am–8:30am, Monday to Friday, and rotating Saturdays.

Target pay is $20.67 per hour, with potential to move into a full-time permanent role. Responsibilities include sample handling, startup/maintenance of analyzers, quality control, data entry, and collaboration to improve lab efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 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.
• The ability to communicate information so others will understand.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Personal computer skills, strong typing ability, and knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Receives and prepares samples for laboratory analysis or sends out tests.
• Performs startup and required maintenance on analyzers.
• Performs all required quality control per Quality Assurance guidelines.
• Train in all areas according to all Standard Operating Practices.
• Enter and release results.
• Participates in improving lab efficiency, quality, and cooperation
• Participate in all departmental training programs.
• Reconcile pending list.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Laboratory skills

General science background

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2- or 4-year degree preferred

Job description

Antech Diagnostics is seeking a Laboratory Generalist 1 to support our veterinary diagnostic services. The role is temporary for at least 6 months with a start time of 12:00am–8:30am, Monday to Friday, and rotating Saturdays.

Target pay is $20.67 per hour, with potential to move into a full-time permanent role. Responsibilities include sample handling, startup/maintenance of analyzers, quality control, data entry, and collaboration to improve lab efficiency and accuracy.