Lead Lab Tech (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 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 $28.69 an hour. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.
PURPOSE OF JOB:
The Lead Laboratory Technician oversees the day-to-day activities in an animal diagnostic reference laboratory performing laboratory analyses and tests. Supervises staff, assigns work and evaluates 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.
Supervise day-to-day activities in the laboratory performing laboratory analyses and tests
Supervise staff, assign work and monitor activities
Resolve escalated issues
Administer employment actions, provide coaching and guidance to staff and promote staff training and development
Provides input to department policies and procedures
Leads work activities of the lab planning and organizing work, providing adequate staffing and resources and maintaining work on schedule so that ongoing customer satisfaction is maintained
Communicate with other related departments and laboratory supervisors and managers to coordinate work and resolve issues as needed.
Contribute to the maintenance of department diagnostic equipment and other technical resources
Coordinate with internal personnel, vendors and others as needed to resolve issues and maintain ongoing functionality
Train on all according to all Standard Operating Procedures
Oversee the entering and releasing of results
Oversee the building and packing of send outs to the main lab.
Train on workflow and production goals
Order and maintain an appropriate level of supplies
Review of Quality Control Protocols
Provide feedback regarding staff performance to leadership
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/EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent required
2- or 4-year degree in science related field preferred or minimum of 1-year clinical laboratory experience
Prior leadership experience preferred
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Laboratory skills and experience
General science background
Attention to detail and ability to work independently
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
The ability to communicate information so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
Personal computer skills, strong typing ability, and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Extensive sitting, phone, and computer use
- Capable of standing continuously for up to 2 hours
- Extend and reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers Occasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch May be required to lift, move, and carry up to 20 lbs.
- Moderate microscopy
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Hearing ability to effectively communicate via the telephone and in person
- Ability to communicate verbally on the phone and in person
- Fluency in the English language
- Extended hours may be needed
- Travel may be required
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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
May be required to lift, move, and carry up to 50 lbs.
Heavy microscopic work
The ability to observe details at close range.
Proficiency in the English language which allows for participation in team meetings, accurate entry of data into company systems and understanding of written directions.
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.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at Antech Careers.
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity.
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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