Lab Generalist Ii - Mississauga, Canada - Antech Diagnostics

Antech Diagnostics

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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:
Receives and prepares samples for laboratory analysis and tests. Prepares samples, sets up instruments, runs tests and reads, interprets and releases results. May perform a variety of client service activities for internal and external stakeholders.

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

SHIFT:
Monday to Friday 6PM to 2:30AM.With Saturday rotation.

May Include night shift differential.

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._
Must be proficient in at least three clinical areas including Hematology.
Process samples and prepare samples for send out.
Perform all required quality control per QA guidelines.
Train on all areas to include Specimen Processing, Chemistry, Hematology, UA and Coag according to all SOP's.
Oversee the entering and releasing of results.
Responsible for the performance of tests such as Hematology Urinalysis, PT, PTT, CBC, Avian CBC, Cytology and Manual Differentials.
Read UA slides at a minimum rate of 45 per hour.
Responsible for the performance of tests such as Chemistry Olympus, T4-Olympus, CBC-Advia, Progesterone, PT, PTT, Platelet count, Reticulocytes and UA.
In 24hour laboratories, may also be responsible for the performance of tests such as Serology
FCV, HWAB, Accuplex, HW, FELV, FIV-IFA, all other IFA testing as required and FIV EIA test results.
In 24hour laboratories, may also be responsible for the performance of tests such as Parasitology required fecal testing, which may Giardia ELISA setup and testing and other miscellaneous test.
Participate in all departmental training programs.
Reconcile pending list.
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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Associates/Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or MLT Degree in related field with a minimum of 1 year clinical laboratory experience in Hematology

Proprietary and Confidential

To be used for business purposes only

Updated January 2020

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REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Laboratory skills and experience
General science background
Attention to detail and ability to work independently
Organized with the ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skill
Personal computer skills, strong typing ability, and knowledge 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 fingersOccasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouchMay be required to lift, move, and carry up to 20 lbs.
Heavy microscopic work
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
Use of potentially hazardous chemicals as defined by the National Hazard Communication StandardsA complete list of such chemicals is available from lab management

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 out career page at Antech Careers.

Full time

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