Stat Lab - Lead Lab Tech

The Target Pay for this position is $28.65 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 Lead Laboratory Technician oversees the day-to-day activities in an animal diagnostic reference laboratory performing laboratory analyses and tests.  Supervises staff, assigns work and evaluates results.    

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. 

• Supervise day-to-day activities in the laboratory performing laboratory analyses and tests 

• Supervise staff, assign work and monitor activities  

• Resolve escalated issues   

• Administer employment actions, provide coaching and guidance to staff and promote staff training and development  

• Provides input to department policies and procedures 

• Leads work activities of the lab planning and organizing work, providing adequate staffing and resources and maintaining work on schedule so that ongoing customer satisfaction is maintained 

• Communicate with other related departments and laboratory supervisors and managers to coordinate work and resolve issues as needed.  

• Contribute to the maintenance of department diagnostic equipment and other technical resources 

• Coordinate with internal personnel, vendors and others as needed to resolve issues and maintain ongoing functionality 

• Train on all according to all Standard Operating Procedures 

• Oversee the entering and releasing of results 

• Oversee the building and packing of send outs to the main lab. 

• Train on workflow and production goals 

• Order and maintain an appropriate level of supplies 

• Review of Quality Control Protocols 

• Provide feedback regarding staff performance to leadership 

• Perform 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.  

Education and Experience 

• High school diploma or equivalent required  

• 2- or 4-year degree in science related field preferred or minimum of 1-year clinical laboratory experience  

• Prior leadership experience preferred 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Laboratory skills and experience 

• General science background 

• Attention to detail and ability to work independently 

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment 

• The ability to communicate information so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations 

• Personal computer skills, strong typing ability, and knowledge of Microsoft Office. 

Working Conditions 

• Stationary Position- must be able to remain in a stationary position for up to 2 hours.  

• Constantly operates a computer and other lab equipment accurately and efficiently. 

• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch 

• May be required to lift, move, and carry up to 50 lbs.  

• Heavy microscopic work 

• The ability to observe details at close range. 

• Proficiency in the English language which allows for participation in team meetings, accurate entry of data into company systems and understanding of written directions. 

• Extended hours may be needed 

• Laboratory environments with potential biohazards present that are mitigated by the mandatory use of PPE. 

• Work under close to moderate supervision. 

• 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.