Microbiology Lab Aide (Day 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 : Day Shift - Weekends requiredWork Type: On-siteThis is an On-Site role based out of our Laboratory located in Fountain Valley, CAThe Target Pay for this position is $20.14 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 Microbiology Laboratory Aide is responsible for the collection, identification verification, processing and preparing of microbiology samples.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.

Organize, prepare and inoculate microbiology samples to a variety of media according to standard operating procedures.

Find missing specimens, reconcile queue list, print worksheets and place in labeled folders.

Accurately label, inoculate and load MIC Sensititre plates and load onto the Trek instruments.

Screen Urine cultures.

Accurately scan agar plates into location.

Participate in QA program by completing temperature, media and reagent logs as assigned Perform QA duties such as temperature monitoring and reagent logs as assigned.

Library all samples.

Maintain all equipment.

Check and resolve queue list daily.

Awareness of quality control and calibration.

Run routine Alifax Loads both automated and manual.

Troubleshoot and perform QA on Alifax instruments.

Troubleshoot all Sensititre instruments for problems or issues.

Library all tech plates as well as pull tech plates.

Train new Lab Aide associates.

Cross-train and develop knowledge of multiple specialties within department/lab.

Applies job skills and lab policies and procedures to complete a variety of tasks.

Reads, understands and 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.

May be asked to participate in enterprise initiatives, special projects, and 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 employee has the responsibility to ask questions, seek guidance, and report concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards. Antech Diagnostics has several processes in place to communicate with leadership and expects that employees will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent, prior lab experience and/or 2, 3 or 4 year degree in Science-related field preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Laboratory skills, with experience setting up, running and operating lab instruments preferred but not required

Knowledge of medical and laboratory terminology and Microbiology procedures and equipment helpful

General science background

Attention to detail

Organized with ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Communication skills, both verbal and written

Positive, can-do attitude

Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) as appropriate

Personal computer skills, including strong typing ability and proficient use of Microsoft Office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Extensive standing, 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.

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Laboratory environment with potential biohazards present

Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments.

Work under close to moderate supervision with limited latitude for independent judgment.

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.

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 (http://careers.antechdiagnostics.com/us/en/affirmative-action) .