Parasitology Lab Aide (Overnight Shift)

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.

Current Associates will need to apply through the internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on Menu or View All Apps, select the Jobs Hub app, then click the magnifying glass to Browse Jobs.

Work Shift: 11pm-7:30am Monday - Friday with alternating Saturdays.

The Target Pay for this position is $16.78 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 Parasitology Laboratory Aide is responsible for the collection, processing and preparing of fecal 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 ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Collect fecal specimens from login, scan into loads, and prepare for set up. 

• Meet all minimum department requirements for para loads and Fcombo set-up rates. 

• Accurately building loads and label processing tubes  

• Split specimens for Giardia ELISA when required  

• Find missing specimens. Print and reconcile queue list  

• Maintain organization of storage refrigerator  

• Maintain all equipment including hoods, centrifuges, etc.  

• Awareness of quality control and calibration  

• Crosstrain and develop knowledge of multiple specialties within department/lab.  

• 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 Parasitology 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 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 and Experience 

• High school diploma or equivalent 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Attention to detail and 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 

• Proficiency in the English language which allows for participation in team meetings, accurate entry of data into company systems and understanding of written directions 

• Positive, can-do attitude 

Working Conditions 

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

• Constantly operates lab equipment accurately and efficiently 

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

• Required to lift, move, and carry up to 20 lbs. 

• The ability to observe details at close range 

• Extended hours may be needed 

• Laboratory environments with potential biohazards present that are mitigated by the mandator