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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: 4am-12:30pm - 5 days a week onsite

This is an On-Site role based out of our Laboratory in Fountain Valley, California

The Target Pay Range for this position is $67,000-78,900** **annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Job Purpose/Overview

The Chemistry Lab Supervisor supervises day-to-day activities within the laboratory unit/group/area/department. 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 the staff including assigning work, monitoring work activities, evaluating results, evaluating performance, and resolving escalated issues

+ Administers employment actions, provides coaching/guidance to staff, supports staff training and development

+ Provides input on the creation of new department policies and procedures.

+ Leads key work activities of the lab unit/group/area/department including planning and organizing work, providing for adequate staffing, and ensures work for the department stays on schedule so that customer satisfaction is maintained

+ Contributes to maintenance of department diagnostic equipment and other technical resources. When needed partners with vendors to resolve equipment issues

+ Maintain supply of reagents and consumables needed by department

+ Ensure that all Quality Assurance/Quality Control standards are met by staff.

+ Prepares reports, presentations, and other information summarizing work activities and various analyses as needed to highlight issues and resolve questions

+ Assist in development and management of financial budget requirements

+ Provide business review information to Lab Manager

+ Consult with clients to explain or resolve testing issues and procedures

+ Maintains knowledge of changes and developments in the industry affecting work activities. May participate in outside industry groups and forums related to business activities

+ Reads, understands, and follows applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), including safety and quality procedures

+ Maintains clean and organized work area. Restocks supplies as needed

+ 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 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

+ Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience in science-related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Prior diagnostic lab supervisor experiences including hiring, performance management, motivational and mediating abilities

+ Ability to organize, prioritize and direct work activities.

+ Experience with the lab operations, testing and services of the area(s) supervised including test set-up, test reading, releasing test results, and troubleshooting equipment.

+ Reasoning and analytical skills to resolve issues.

+ Attention to detail and organized with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

+ Skilled communicator able to exchange accurate information.

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

+ Positive, can-do attitude

+ Personal computer skills, including strong typing ability and proficient use of Microsoft Office

Working Conditions

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

+ Operates a computer and other lab equipment accurately and efficiently.

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

+ Required to lift, move, and carry up to 20 lbs.

+ The ability to observe details at close range.

+ Extended hours may be needed

+ 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 can be made available.

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.