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Antech Diagnostics Quality Assurance Specialist (Evening Shift) in Chantilly, Virginia
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 Data
Accurate data recording and counting, conduct testing of new reagents/kits
Conduct QC Monitoring using Themo Fisher, LabLink xL
Maintain positive interaction with all areas of the company
Provide Support to labs from a determined region and oversee all QA/QC activities to such labs
Investigate reasons for testing problems
Review and approve QC records
Assist in sample collection for validation/studies
Ensure compliance of SOP’s throughout the Diagnostics labs
Observe and evaluate facility for safety violations
Communicate QA/QC activities
Participate 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 laboratories
Report occurrences of out-of-spec results to the QA Director in a timely manner.
Collect samples for validation studies
Perform analytical tests to support method/assay
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 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 tech
Minimum of 2 years of veterinary lab experience desired
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Working knowledge and understanding of current Good Lab practices in diagnostic lab industry
Technical and people skills
Flexible, Innovative, Team player, Committed, Should be a self-starter and Result-oriented
Broad Thinking
Personal Computer literate
Analytical skills pertaining to scientific and laboratory activities
Good verbal and written communication skills
Know how to accurately record and evaluate data using statistics software
Problem solving abilities
The ability to follow and enforce SOP’s
The ability to communicate information and ideas is speaking so others will understand
The ability to work with and through others to achieve success
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Capable of standing continuously for up to 2 hours
Extend and reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers
Occasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch
May 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 focus
Hearing ability to effectively communicate via the telephone and in person
Ability to communicate verbally on the phone and in person
Fluency in the English language
Extended hours may be needed
Ability to travel at least 25% of the time
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Laboratory environment with potential biohazards present
Use of potentially hazardous chemicals as defined by the National Hazard Communication Standards
A 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 (http://careers.antechdiagnostics.com/us/en/affirmative-action) .
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.
