Antech Diagnostics · 1 month ago
Lead Laboratory Technician (Overnight Shift)
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$27.45/hr - $27.45/hr
3+ years expAntech Diagnostics is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by their passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. The Lead Laboratory Technician will oversee day-to-day activities in an animal diagnostic reference laboratory, performing laboratory analyses and tests to diagnose various animal illnesses, supervising staff, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Veterinary
Responsibilities
Supervise day-to-day activities in the laboratory performing laboratory analyses and tests to diagnose various animal illnesses, injuries and diseases in support of veterinarian animal treatment
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
Provides input to department policies and procedures
Leads work activities of the lab planning and organizing work, providing for 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 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 24-hour 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 24-hour laboratories, may also be responsible for the performance of tests such as Parasitology - required fecal testing, which may include Giardia ELISA setup and testing and other miscellaneous test
Train on startup, daily use and end of day functions of analyzers
Train on daily, weekly and monthly maintenance
Oversee the building and packing of send outs to the main lab
Train on workflow and production goals
Review of supplies and Ordering in IOS
Review of QC Protocols and monitor Antech University
Assist with lab openings by providing training support on site
Where applicable, provide feedback regarding staff performance to RVP or Regional Lab Manager
May be asked to participate in enterprise initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent combination of education and work experience of 3 years in a clinical laboratory
Laboratory skills and experience
General science background
Attention to detail and ability to work independently
Organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skill
Personal computer skills, strong typing ability, and knowledge of Microsoft Office
Benefits
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
Company
Antech Diagnostics
The leading choice for veterinary reference diagnostics .
1001-5000 employees
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Drake Josh
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