Job Description
Job Title: Bioveterinary Scientist
Salary: Dependant on experience
Location: Leamington Spa
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per weekincluding Saturday rota
Antech Diagnostics are looking for Bioveterinary Scientists to join our brand new veterinary diagnostics laboratory. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing business who have been around for over 30 years!
The laboratory is opening in early Autumn and we are looking for Bioveterinary Scientists across Microbiology, Mycology, Haematology and Chemistry disciplines.
Key responsibilities include:
- Setting up, reading and resulting assigned cultures using approved protocols.
- Performing all work under strict quality control and per QA guidelines.
- Carry out routine equipment QC and maintenance.
- Read, understand and follow applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Participate in all departmental training to ensure ongoing technical competency.
- Assist the Lead Technician in managing the inventory.
- Comply with laboratory Health and Safety procedures.
- Ensure work area is clean and organised, and adequately stocked.
Experience and skill set required:
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in a Science related field
- A minimum of 1-year clinical laboratory experience which must include specimen receipt and processing.
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Organised with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high throughput environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good customer service and reasoning skills
- Personal computer skills, strong typing ability, and knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to adapt and be flexible to meet the demands of the business
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 us
For more than 30 years, Antech Diagnostics has been the hallmark of the veterinary industry. At the heart of Antech is our love for pets. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centred on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. 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.
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.
If you would like to apply for the role or have an informal chat to discuss it further, please get in touch with Lucy Jordan by clicking ‘Apply now’.
Antech Diagnostics is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all of our associates.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Work Location: One location
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