Descripción de la oferta
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. Descubra exactamente qué habilidades, experiencia y cualificaciones necesitará para tener éxito en este puesto antes de enviar su solicitud a continuación. The Laboratory Lead is responsible for activities in a veterinary diagnostic reference laboratory. The role includes overseeing team management, technical support, quality control, standard operating procedures, health and safety, budget and general administration. The Lab Lead is responsible for meeting operational key performance indicators to maintain a high quality and reliable service for our veterinary partners. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manage activities in a diagnostic reference laboratory, with responsibility for meeting test turnaround times and budgetary commitments Provide line management to team members, assigning work and evaluating performance. Resolve escalated issues Responsible for ensuring all associates are properly trained, and for promoting associate development Lead work activities of the laboratory: plan workloads and ensure adequate staffing and resources to maintain test turnaround times Driving projects to support growth, efficient workflows and expanding test offering within the laboratory Lead maintenance of laboratory diagnostic equipment and other technical resources Oversee the management of technical failures- ensure these are properly investigated and resolved Ensure laboratory buildings and infrastructure are adequately maintained Responsible for inventory control Coordinate with external suppliers as needed to maintain continuous functionality Manage laboratory health and safety activities. Ensure compliance with laboratory H&S policy Ensure quality of testing in co-operation with the Quality Team Communicate with other related departments to coordinate work and resolve issues as needed Contribute to contingency planning and execution Contribute to the development of the laboratory budget Contribute to the development of laboratory policies and procedures. Communicate procedural changes to team members Participate in various related committees and project teams as requested Prepare reports, presentations and other information summarising work activities, including turnaround times, instrument downtime, productivity, quality and other performance metrics. Prepare various analyses as needed to highlight issues and resolve questions Participate in process improvement activities to enhance laboratory operations, coordinating with related internal departments as needed Maintain knowledge of changes and developments in the industry affecting work activities. May participate in outside industry groups and forums related to business activities Assist with bench technical duties 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 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. Qualifications: Essential – Doctor Veterinary Medicine & a plus (if Bachelors Degree in a Science discipline or other relevant subject) Essential – Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in a diagnostic laboratory Desirable Experience in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory or management experience, overseeing workflows and line managing team members. Fluency in English and Spanish languages & additional language like Italian, French, German is a plus 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. 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