Specimen Processor; Overnight

Overview

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. Antech is focused on making a better world for pets. Antech is part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care. Current Associates will need to apply through the internal career site via Workday:
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Work Shift: 11pm-7:30am Monday - Friday and rotating Saturday 8pm-4:30am

Target Pay: The Target Pay for this position is $20.25 an hour. 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.

• 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 (TATs) are met.
• Follows applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with science related classes
• 0-1 years related work experience preferred

• Attention to detail and organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Reasoning and analytical skills to resolve issues
• Communication skills, both verbal and written
• 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
• Data Entry skills
• Personal computer skills, including strong typing ability and proficient use of Microsoft Office

• 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 50 lbs.
• Extended hours may be needed.
• Laboratory environments with potential biohazards present, mitigated by 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.

• 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 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.