Stat Lab - Lab Generalist (Overnight - TEMP)

Antagene; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts/Health SAV

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Tuition/Continuing Education Reimburse

Life Assistance Program

Pet Care Discounts

Job summary

Antech Diagnostics is seeking a Laboratory Generalist 1 for a night shift position in a veterinary diagnostics setting. The role involves receiving and preparing samples, running instruments, and releasing results with attention to QA standards.

The position is temporary with a potential transition to a permanent role and a targeted pay of $22.00 per hour. Responsibilities include instrument startup and maintenance, quality control, data entry, and contributing to improved lab efficiency.

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
• Must communicate information clearly to others
• Proficient in basic computer skills and MS Office

Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare samples for laboratory analysis or send out tests
• Perform startup and routine maintenance on analyzers
• Conduct quality control per QA guidelines
• Train in all areas according to SOPs
• Enter and release results
• Help improve lab efficiency and cooperation
• Participate in training programs and reconcile pending lists
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Lab skills

Science background

Attention to detail

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Communication

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Science-related degree preferred

Job description

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 MarsScience & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

Work Shift:10pm - 6:30am Monday–Saturday, With Two Scheduled Days Off Each Week. Weekend Coverage Is Required.

This is the standard workweek; however, schedules are subject to change and overtime may be required based on operational and business needs.

The Target Pay for this position is $22.00 an hour. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

This is a temporary role with a potential end date of January 2027. There may be opportunities to move into a permanent role.

PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Laboratory Generalist 1 receives and prepares samples for laboratory analysis and tests, sets up instruments, runs tests and reads,interprets,and releases results.

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. Reasonableaccommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunction.

• Receivesand prepares samples for laboratory analysis or sends out tests

• Performs startup andrequiredmaintenance onanalyzers

• Perform all required quality controlperQualityAssuranceguidelines.

• Traininall 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 asassigned

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 Associateis responsible forasking 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:

• High school diploma or equivalent,2- or 4-yeardegree inscience-related fieldpreferred.

• Prior lab experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS,and ABILITIES

• Laboratory skills and experience

• General science background

• Attention to detail and ability to workindependently

• Organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-pacedenvironment

• The ability to communicate information so others will understand. Must be able to exchangeaccurateinformation in these situations.

• Personal computer skills, strong typing ability, and knowledge of Microsoft Office

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Stationary Position- must be able to remain in a stationary position for up to 2 hours.

• Constantlyoperatesa computerand other lab equipment accurately and efficiently.

• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch

• May berequiredto lift, move, and carry up to 50 lbs.

• Heavy microscopic work

• The ability toobservedetails at closerange

• Proficiencyin the English language which allows for participation in team meetings,accurateentry of data into company systems and understanding of written directions.

• Extended hours may beneeded

• Laboratoryenvironmentswith potential biohazards present that are mitigated by the mandatory use of PPE.

• Work under close to moderate supervision

• 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.

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.

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.