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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Veterinary Laboratory Assistant
Six Mile Bottom, Cambridgeshire, UK
£24,000 - £26,000
6-month FTC

Due to a period of continued growth and expansion, the diagnostic laboratory at Dick White Referrals has an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Laboratory Assistant to join the team.

The successful candidate will work alongside receptionists, laboratory scientists and pathologists to assist with the daily running of the laboratory; together, providing a comprehensive, reliable and efficient diagnostic service to both the DWR hospital and surrounding local veterinary practices. 

This opportunity would be well suited to you if you have previous experience as a Veterinary Lab Assistant (VLA), a Medical Lab Assistant (MLA) or experience working within specimen reception.

We are offering a 6-month fixed term contract, with the potential to go permanent at the end of the contract. It’s a full-time position (40-hour week) working 8-hour shifts between the hours of 06:00 and 18:00, Tuesday to Saturday.

Key responsibilities include:

Sample reception: open and receive samples, accurately record details on submission form, sort samples into appropriate sections and enter details onto LIMS system.

Handle and prepare diagnostic samples for testing, including preparation and staining of cytology slides and blood films and scanning cytology and histology slides.

Preparing samples for shipment to external laboratories

Stock control: Maintaining stock levels, placing orders, receiving laboratory deliveries and stock rotation of new supplies.

Maintain a tidy and clean working environment including disposal of laboratory waste.

Comply with laboratory health and safety procedures.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

A Level qualification or above within a science field (preferably biology).

Proven laboratory experience ideally within a veterinary or clinical setting.

Attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Organised with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Basic math, interpretive and analytical skills.

Personal computer skills, strong typing ability, and proficient 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

Eyecare voucher scheme

Free annual Flu jab

Cycle to work scheme

Recruitment referral reward scheme

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.

Part of an amazing global family

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.

Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best – caring for pets. Being part of the Mars family of businesses provides huge development opportunities across the group for our Associates.