Part Time Lab Tech Jobs in Wethersfield, CT (NOW HIRING)

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 MarsScience & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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Shift: P/T Monday to Friday from 6am-9am

The Target Pay for this position is $20.67 an hour. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

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.

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.

• Perform all required quality control per QA guidelines.

• Train on all areas to include Specimen Processing, Chemistry, Hematology, UA and Coag , Cytology according to all SOP's.

• Oversee the entering and releasing of results.

• Read UA slides.

• Responsible for the performance of tests such as Chemistry, CBC, COAG, UA and Progesterone.

• Participate in all departmental training programs.

• 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 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

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.

• 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Laboratory environment with potential biohazards present

• Use of potentially hazardous chemicals as defined by the National Hazard Communication Standards

• A complete list of such chemicals is available from lab management

About Antech

Antech is 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.

Benefits

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

Benefits eligiblity is based on employment status.

• 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

Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.

Note to Search Firms/Agencies

Antech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.