Lead Hematology Technician

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

401(k)

Tuition/Continuing Education Reimb.

Pet Care Discounts

Job summary

Antech Diagnostics is seeking a Hematology Lead to supervise laboratory activities, perform analyses to diagnose pet illnesses, and support staff development. This role centers on maintaining QA/QC, training, and efficient workflow within a veterinary lab.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in a science field and strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Shift is 1:00am–9:30am Tuesday through Sunday morning with a weekday day off, and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required, preferably in Science-related field.
• Training and teaching skills and ability.
• Proven leadership, motivational and mediating abilities.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and direct work activities.
• Proficiency in testing and services for training personnel, including setting up, reading and releasing test results and troubleshooting equipment.
• Extensive laboratory skills and experience.
• Reasoning and analytical skills to resolve issues.
• Communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Attention to detail.
• Organized with ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of department staff, monitoring activities and evaluating performance.
• Provide coaching and guidance to staff and oversee staff training and development.
• Provide input to department policies and procedures.
• Lead work activities of the lab unit, planning and organizing work and ensuring adequate staffing and resources.
• Maintain equipment and technical resources; perform routine testing and slide reads.
• Read and interpret SOPs and ensure safety and quality procedures are followed.
• Meet daily turnaround time (TAT) production requirements.
• Perform duties of supervisor in their absence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Training/teaching

Problem-solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Science-related field

Job description

About Antech

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.

Work Shift: 1:00am to 9:30 am Tuesday through Sunday morning with a day-off during the week.

The Target Pay for this position is $30.05 an hour. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Purpose of Job

The Hematology Lead assists in the supervision of day-to-day activities within the laboratory unit/group/area/department, performing laboratory analyses and tests to diagnose various pet and other animal illnesses, injuries and diseases in support of veterinarian animal treatment. Assists in supervising staff, training personnel and evaluating results. Contributes to the development of operating policies and procedures.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Assists in the supervision of department staff, monitoring activities and evaluating performance.
• Provides coaching and guidance to staff and oversees staff training and development.
• Provides input to department policies and procedures.
• Assists in leading work activities of the lab unit/group/area/department, planning and organizing work, providing for adequate staffing and resources and maintaining work on schedule so that ongoing customer satisfaction is maintained.
• Contributes to maintenance of department diagnostic equipment and other technical resources.
• Perform routine testing which includes reading Avian CBC slides at a minimum rate of 12 per hour, manual CBC slides at a rate of 25 slides per hour and manual platelet slides at a rate of 10 slides per hour.
• Handles rechecks and verifications within department.
• Conduct random audits and evaluation of slides.
• Resolve pending list Reports and technical QA/QC problems to the Supervisor.
• Ensure that monthly Tech and Aide audits are performed and documented.
• Maintain organization of storage refrigerator.
• Maintain all equipment including hoods, centrifuges, etc.
• Meet daily TAT production requirements.
• Perform duties of the supervisor in their absence.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required, preferably in Science-related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Training and teaching skills and ability
• Proven leadership, motivational and mediating abilities.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and direct work activities.
• Proficiency in all testing and services for the purposes of training personnel, including setting up, reading and releasing test results and troubleshooting equipment.
• Extensive laboratory skills and experience.
• Reasoning and analytical skills to resolve issues.
• Communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Attention to detail.
• Organized with ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• 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

Laboratory environment with potential biohazards present.

Potential 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.

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
• Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled.

Note to Search Firms/Agencies

Antech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech. For over 30 years, Antech Diagnostics has been the hallmark of the veterinary industry providing the highest level of service, accurate results, and state-of-the-art technology. At the heart of Antech is our love for pets. Join our team of experts committed to providing the very best in diagnostic services.

Equal Opportunity Statement

For a complete EEO statement, please see our career page at Antech Careers.