Veterinary Laboratory Assistant

1 week ago


Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Antech Diagnostics Full time
Job Description

About Antech Diagnostics

We are a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

Veterinary Laboratory Assistant

This is a full-time position with varying night shifts between the hours of 10pm - 10am across Monday - Friday with a Saturday rota. You may also work one week of day shift per month, depending on business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process standard requisitions per approved procedures.
  • Remove specimens from transport bags, enter patient, client and specimen data, label specimens and aliquot as needed.
  • Sort specimens for distribution throughout the lab.
  • Ensure Turnaround Times (TATs) are met.
  • Comply with appropriate specimen storage requirements.
  • Maintain inventory of specimens after testing has been completed. Ensure all specimens are accounted for.
  • Retrieve and prepare add-ons and rechecks.
  • Read, understand and follow applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Perform all required quality control per QA guidelines.
  • Comply with laboratory Health and Safety procedures.
  • Maintain clean and organised work area.
  • Restocks supplies as needed.

Requirements:

  • Proven laboratory experience ideally within a veterinary or clinical setting
  • Attention to detail
  • Organised with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Basic math, interpretive and analytical skills.
  • Personal computer skills, strong typing ability, and proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Strong data processing skills

Benefits:

  • 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Staff discount schemes
  • Life Assurance
  • Enhanced sickness pay
  • Enhanced equal family leave
  • E-car salary sacrifice scheme
  • Employee assistance program
  • Eyecare voucher scheme
  • Free annual Flu jab
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Recruitment referral reward scheme

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all of our associates.

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 Diagnostics is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other's growth and development.

Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best – caring for pets. Being part of the Mars family of businesses provides huge development opportunities across the group for our Associates.



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