Grossing Tech I (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.

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Work Shift:  Tuesday - Saturday 11pm-7:30am

The Target Pay for this position is $22.56 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 Grossing Laboratory Technician I prepares, trims, and processes tissue specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist. 
 
 

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.

• Meet minimum production standards for department

• Properly identify, orient, ink, and trim submitted tissues per SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) and related protocols while ensuring the utmost quality
• Produce accurate and legible grossing notes with code description that provide the Pathologist with a clear understanding of the sections taken       
• Communicate with and respond to Pathologists, transcription, and Lab Coordinator email communications
• Identify problems and special handling cases
• Trim tissue for specific re-gross requests when requested in a timely manner
• Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of various machines and equipment
• Exercises judgment in evaluating and reporting results
• Report any technical/QC problems to their lead tech or supervisor
• 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 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 required
• Bachelor's degree in science, Biology or other Life Sciences strongly preferred
• Coursework in anatomy / physiology required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Laboratory skills, with experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests and operating lab instruments.
• Knowledge of lab equipment and procedures.
• Knowledge of medical and laboratory terminology and Histology procedures and equipment. 
• 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
• Effective communication skills and ability to exchange accurate information.
• 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
• Utilize personal computer skills, including fast and accurate typing, to input data efficiently

Working Conditions

• Stationary Position- must be able to remain in a stationary position for up to 2 hours
• Constantly operates a computer and other lab equipment accurately and efficiently
• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crou