Microbiology Tech Ii - Mississauga, Canada - Antech Diagnostics

Antech Diagnostics
Antech Diagnostics
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Mississauga, Canada

1 month ago

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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 Veterinary Health, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.


PURPOSE OF JOB:
The Microbiology Laboratory Technician II performs laboratory analyses and tests. Prepares samples, sets up instruments, runs tests and reads, interprets and releases results.

Shift: 9:00am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday. Saturday and Sunday would be on rotation.


Provided a job offer is made and accepted, we are offering a one-time Signing Bonus of $1,000.00 [minus all applicable taxes].


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._
  • Perform training and load audits as requested
  • Answer phone and consult with Customer Service agents as required
  • Print, reconcile, and turn in daily pending report
  • Consult with level I and II technicians regarding technical questions
  • Accurately read and result a minimum 108 systemic aerobic cultures and sensitivities per shift using approved procedures and protocols.
  • Accurately read and report all Kirby Bauer disc diffusion sensitivity results as needed
  • Accurately read and result Blood Cultures using Bactec instrument and Gram stains
  • Accurately read and report Fungal cultures.
  • Accurately read and result Anaerobe culture using Anaerobic chamber or jars as approved by SOPs
  • Work up recheck and add on requests
  • Perform all required quality control such as recording temperatures, marking reagents, and all supplies with applicable dates and initials.
  • Exercises judgment in evaluating and reporting results.
  • Check pending/manifest daily
  • Performs equipment maintenance activities.
  • Calibrate and run Quality Control on the machines and assist with daily, weekly and monthly maintenance of the machines.
  • Crosstrain 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.
  • May be crosstrained to perform other duties, such as performing less complex tests. Participates in improving lab efficiency, quality, and cooperation.
  • Consult with senior peers on noncomplex Microbiology 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 with 6 months experience as a Microbiology Lab Aide, 1 year Vet Technician experience and/or 2, 3 or 4 year degree in Sciencerelated field.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Laboratory skills, with experience setting up, running and reading lab tests and operating lab instruments preferred.
  • Knowledge of lab equipment and procedures.
  • Knowledge of medical and laboratory terminology and Microbiology procedures and equipment is helpful.
  • General science background
  • Attention to detail
  • Organized with ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Positive, cando 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 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.
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Hearing a
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