Stat Lab - Lead Lab Tech

Overview

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.

Work Shift: 9:30a–6:00pm Monday - Friday

The Target Pay for this position is $28.65 an hour. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

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.

• 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
• Provide input to department policies and procedures
• Lead 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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…