Veterinary Laboratory Assistant
Antech Diagnostics, Warwick
Veterinary Laboratory Assistant
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Antech Diagnostics, Warwick
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 days ago, 26 Oct | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: d9c99466698a4c8a9f22474be8877ea8
Full Job Description
- Accurately 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.
This opportunity would be well suited to you if you have previous experience as a Veterinary Lab Assistant (VLA), a Medical Lab Assistant (MLA) or experience working within specimen reception. 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., 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
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 Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care., Antech Diagnostics are looking for a Veterinary Lab Assistant to join our brand-new, state-of-the-art veterinary laboratory based in the Leamington Spa area., Antech (https://www.antechdiagnostics.com/) 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.