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.

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Work Shift: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM EST Mon-Fri

Work type: On-Site

This is an On-Site role based out of our Laboratory located in Chantilly, VA.

PURPOSE OF JOB: 

To Lead projects related to diagnostics laboratory in the areas of QA/QC, Molecular, Serology, Endocrinology, Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Parasitology Histopathology and proficiency Testing.  To ensure consistent quality of diagnostics testing, to assist on validation of methods/assays, perform QA surveys and maintain good documentation and excellent lab/business practices. Responsible for Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions relating to diagnostics testing, lab safety, analytical testing, and instrumentation.

 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.

Design and conduct experiments to support, validate, and investigate issues pertaining, but not limited to, reagents, tests, and processes.Initial review of Validation DataAccurate data recording and counting, conduct testing of new reagents/kitsConduct QC Monitoring using Themo Fisher, LabLink xLMaintain positive interaction with all areas of the companyProvide Support to labs from a determined region and oversee all QA/QC activities to such labsInvestigate reasons for testing problemsReview and approve QC recordsAssist in sample collection for validation/studiesEnsure compliance of SOP’s throughout the Diagnostics labsObserve and evaluate facility for safety violationsCommunicate QA/QC activitiesParticipate in continuous improvement projects.Perform statistical analysis of varying data.Maintain QA database and filling system.Maintain accurate records with internal database.Perform inspections of laboratoriesReport occurrences of out-of-spec results to the QA Director in a timely manner.Collect samples for validation studiesPerform analytical tests to support method/assay Performs other duties as assignedWe 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.  Antech Diagnostics has several processes in place to communicate with leadership and expects that employees will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values.     

           

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

BA/BS in life science or other applicable field.Minimum two years of bench techMinimum of 2 years of veterinary lab experience desired

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:   

Working knowledge and understanding of current Good Lab practices in diagnostic lab industryTechnical and people skillsFlexible, Innovative, Team player, Committed, Should be a self-starter and Result-orientedBroad ThinkingPersonal Computer literateAnalytical skills pertaining to scientific and laboratory activitiesGood verbal and written communication skillsKnow how to accurately record and evaluate data using statistics softwareProblem solving abilitiesThe ability to follow and enforce SOP’sThe ability to communicate information and ideas is speaking so others will understandThe ability to work with and through others to achieve success

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Capable of standing continuously for up to 2 hoursExtend and reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingersOccasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouchMay be required to lift, move, and carry up to 20 lb.Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusHearing ability to effectively communicate via the telephone and in personAbility to communicate verbally on the phone and in personFluency in the English languageExtended hours may be neededAbility to travel  at least 25% of the time

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Laboratory environment with potential biohazards presentUse of potentially hazardous chemicals as defined by the National Hazard Communication StandardsA complete list of such chemicals is available from department supervision

The Target Pay Range for this position is $57,700-71,700 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

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.

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.

All Full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits and more:

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

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.