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Grossing Tech II/Diener (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: Wednesday-Sunday, 11:00pm-7:30am

Work Type: On-Site

This is an On-Site role based out of one of Laboratory located in Fountain Valley, CA.

The Target Pay for this position is $27.31 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 Deiner/Grossing Laboratory Technician II performs laboratory analyses, prepares samples, sets up instruments, runs tests, interprets, and reports test 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 ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Meet department production benchmarks with high accuracy and quality
  • 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.
  • Trim tissue for specific re-gross requests when requested in a timely manner
  • Examine specimens, give code description, and make special informative notes for pathologists.
  • Use band saw to thinly cut bone tissue into representative sections.
  • Gross examination on large specimens, entire organ submission, digit amputation, jaw resection, eye enucleation, whole brain, and bones.
  • Set-up workstation for Pathologist on duty.
  • Calibrate and run Quality Control on the machines and assist with daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of the machines.
  • 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 SOP, 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.  
  • 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 associates will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values.            

Education and Experience

  • B/S in Biology or other Life Sciences. Coursework in anatomy / physiology required.
  • Minimum 6 months experience as Grossing Tech 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
  • Personal computer skills, including strong typing ability and proficient use of Microsoft Office

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 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 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.

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.

  • All Full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits and more:

  • 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

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.

Note to Search Firms/Agencies

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.

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