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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Hours: Typical hours are 2am - 10:30am Tuesday - Saturday with alternating Sundays. Hours may vary depending on department need

PURPOSE OF JOB: 

The Specimen Processing Supervisor supervises day-to-day activities in an animal diagnostic reference laboratory unit/group/area/department, performing laboratory analyses and tests to diagnose various pet and other animal illnesses, injuries and diseases in support of veterinarian animal treatment.  Supervise staff, training, assigning work, productivity and quality of work.  Contributes to the development of operating policies and procedures.   

 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.

Supervises day-to-day activities in a laboratory unit/group/area, performing laboratory analyses and tests to diagnose various pet and other animal illnesses, injuries and diseases in support of veterinarian animal treatment.Supervises staff, assigning work, monitoring activities and evaluating performance.  Resolves escalated issues.  Administers employment actions, provides coaching and guidance to staff and promotes staff training and development.  Provides input to department policies and procedures.Ensure that all shifts are properly staffed and trained for the expected workload to meet result “Turn-Around-Time” goals.Leads work activities of the lab unit/group/area/department, planning and organizing work, providing for adequate staffing and resources and maintaining work on schedule so that ongoing customer satisfaction is maintained.Communicates with other related departments and technical department supervisors to coordinate work and resolve issues as needed.   Contributes to maintenance of department diagnostic equipment and other technical resources.  Coordinates with internal personnel, vendors and others as needed to resolve issues and maintain ongoing functionality.Perform audits on a routine basis.Research, resolve and respond to client related issues.Prepares reports, presentations and other information summarizing work activities.  Prepares various analyses as needed to highlight issues and resolve questions.Maintains knowledge of changes and developments in the industry affecting work activities.  May participate in outside industry groups and forums related to business activities.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. 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:

Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required, preferably in Science-related field.5-7 years related work experience, with in-depth experience in the area(s) supervised.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:   

Supervisory skills and abilityPerforms full supervisory duties but also works on the bench more than 50% of the time.Ability to organize, prioritize and direct work activities.Experience with the operations, testing and services of the area(s) supervised, including setting up, reading and releasing test results and troubleshooting equipment.Extensive laboratory skills and experience.Reasoning and analytical skills to resolve issues.Communication skills, both verbal and writtenPersonal computer skills, including Microsoft Office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Extensive sitting, phone, and computer useCapable of standing continuously for up to 2 hoursExtend and reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingersOccasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crouchMay be required to lift, move, and carry up to 50 lbs.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 personAbility to communicate verbally on the phone and in personFluency in the English languageExtended hours may be requiredSome travel required

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Laboratory environment with potential biohazards present.Potential for exposure to agents known to cause zoonotic disease in humans and use of potentially hazardous chemicals as defined by the National Hazard Communication Standards. A complete list of such chemicals is available from department supervision.

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.