Microbiology Lab Aide (Day Shift)

Antech•Fountain Valley, CA

1d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

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. Current Associates will need to apply through the internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on Menu or View All Apps, select the Jobs Hub app, then click the magnifying glass to Browse Jobs. Work Shift: Day shift with weekends required - Training schedule Tuesday-Saturday The Target Pay for this position is $20.14 an hour. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget Job Purpose/Overview The Microbiology Laboratory Aide is responsible for the collection, identification verification, processing and preparing of microbiology samples.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, 2 or 4-year degree in science-related field preferred
Laboratory skills, with experience setting up, running and operating lab instruments
Knowledge of medical and laboratory terminology and Microbiology procedures and equipment
General science background
Attention to detail and organized with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proficiency in the English language which allows for participation in team meetings, accurate entry of data into company systems and understanding of written directions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Positive, can-do attitude
Personal computer skills, including strong typing ability and proficient use of Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Prior lab experience preferred

Responsibilities

Organize, prepare, and inoculate microbiology samples to a variety of media
Find missing specimens, reconcile queue list, print worksheets, and place them in labeled folders
Accurately label, inoculate and load MIC plates and load onto the instruments.
Screen Urine cultures
Accurately scan agar plates into location
Participate in Quality Assurance program by completing temperature, media and reagent logs as assigned.
Perform QA duties such as temperature monitoring and reagent logs as assigned.
Library all samples
Maintain all equipment
Check and resolve queue list daily
Awareness of quality control and calibration
Crosstrain and develop knowledge of multiple specialties within department/lab.
Follows applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), including safety and quality procedures.
Maintains clean and organized work area.
Restocks supplies as needed
Participates in improving lab efficiency, quality, and cooperation
Consult with senior peers on non-complex tasks to learn through experience.
Performs 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 Associate is responsible for asking questions, seeking guidance, and reporting concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards.
Antech Diagnostics has several processes in place to communicate with leadership and expects that Associates will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values.