Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Veterinary Laboratory Assistant to join our team at Antech Diagnostics. As a key member of our laboratory team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient processing and distribution of specimens.
Key Responsibilities:
* Accurately process standard requisitions according to established 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.
* 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 organized work areas.
Requirements:
* Proven laboratory experience ideally within a veterinary or clinical setting.
* Attention to detail.
* Organized 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 proficiency in Microsoft Office.
* Strong data processing skills.
Benefits:
* 5 weeks' holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave.
* Career progression opportunities.
* Staff discount schemes.
* Life Assurance.
* Enhanced sickness pay.
* Enhanced equal family leave.
* E-car salary sacrifice scheme.
* Employee assistance program.