Specimen Processor (Overnight)

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.

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Work Shift: 11PM to 5:30AM, Monday to Saturday with a day off

Training Monday - Friday 12:00am - 7:00am

Work Type: On-Site

This is an On-Site role based out of one of Laboratory located in Lake Success, NY.

The Target Pay for this position is $22.12 an hour. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Job Purpose/Overview 

Specimen Processors are responsible for receiving, preparing, and processing most samples that come into the department.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Receives and prepares samples for laboratory analyses.  

• Accurately process standard requisitions per approved procedures at expected rates.  

• Removes specimens from transport bags, enter patient data, label samples and aliquot as needed for multiple testing 

• Keep inventory of samples after testing has been completed by scanning into storage racks. Search lab for any samples not scanned into storage racks.  

• Sort samples for distribution throughout the lab (Coggins, cytology, etc.).  

•  Scan tubes into storage racks and enter specimen data into database to verify the accuracy of information 

• Accession various sample types for processing 

• Check all trash containers within the Specimen Processing department when assigned 

• Assists other lab personnel with specimen storage 

• Ensure Turn Around Times (TAT’s) are met 

• Follows applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), including safety and quality procedures.  Maintains clean and organized work area. Restocks supplies as needed  

• Consult with senior peers on non-complex specimen processing tasks to learn through experience. 

• All 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 required, with science related classes