Parasitology Lab Aide_

Southaven

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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Pay Rate: $15.94

**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/or2, 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.

We are a rapidly growing, stable company with excellent advancement opportunity. We offer a great benefits package and associate pet health benefits too! If you are passionate about animal healthcare, are motivated by making a difference we want to hear from you!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at Antech Careers (ntechdiagnostics.com/about/careers/)