Lab Generalist II (Overnight TEMP)

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:  12:00am-8:30am Monday-Friday with rotating Saturdays

TEMPORARY Position lasting 6-8 months

Work Type: On-Site

This is an On-Site role based out of our Laboratory located in Portland, OR.

The Target Pay for this position is $22.74 an hour. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

PURPOSE OF JOB:  

Prepares samples, sets up instruments, runs tests and reads/interprets, and releases results.   

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Must be proficient in at least three clinical areas 

• Responsible for performing tests such as Parasitology, Hematology, Chemistry and Serology 

• Process and prepare samples 

• Perform all required quality control per Quality Assurance guidelines 

• Train in all areas to include Specimen Processing, Chemistry, Hematology, UA, and Coagulant according to all SOP’s 

• Oversee the entering and releasing of results 

• Read UA slides at the required rate 

• Reconcile pending list 

• Perform 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 employees will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Associates/bachelor's degree in medical technology or MLT degree in related field is preferred  

• Clinical laboratory experience in Hematology is preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:    

• 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 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skill  

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

• Personal computer skills, strong typing ability, and k