Night Lab Generalist I — Pet Diagnostics

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

HSA/FSAs

Parental Leave

401(k) match

Education reimbursement

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Antech Diagnostics is seeking a Laboratory Generalist 1 to receive and prepare samples, run tests, set up instruments, and read/release results in a veterinary diagnostics environment. The position operates the 11pm–7am shift, Monday–Friday with rotating Saturdays, at $21.00 per hour.

The role emphasizes quality control, training across standard operating procedures, and collaboration to improve lab efficiency and accuracy. Prior lab experience is preferred and a science-related degree is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; science-related degree preferred.
• Prior lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and prepares samples for laboratory analysis or sends out tests.
• Performs startup and required maintenance on analyzers.
• Perform all required quality control per Quality Assurance guidelines.
• Train in all areas according to SOPs.
• 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

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Communication

Typing

PC skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Science-related degree preferred

Job description

Antech Diagnostics is seeking a Laboratory Generalist 1 to receive and prepare samples, run tests, set up instruments, and read/release results in a veterinary diagnostics environment. The position operates the 11pm–7am shift, Monday–Friday with rotating Saturdays, at $21.00 per hour.

The role emphasizes quality control, training across standard operating procedures, and collaboration to improve lab efficiency and accuracy. Prior lab experience is preferred and a science-related degree is valued.