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. Current Associates will need to apply through the internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on Menu or View All Apps, select the Jobs Hub app, then click the magnifying glass to Browse Jobs. **Work Shift: Monday – Saturday with a day off, 12:00AM – 8:30AM** **Work Type: On-Site** **This is an On-Site role based out of one of Laboratory located in Lake Success, New York.** **The Target Pay for this position is $22.56 an hour. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.** **Job Purpose/Overview** The Hematology Technician I performs cytology accessioning, staining and laboratory testing. Prepares samples, sets up instruments, runs tests and reads, interprets and releases results. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** + Run CBC and UA specimens through instruments and build loads. + Prepare blood smears and verify results through LTP software. + Accurately process TRFs, prepare and stain specimens and assign cases according to pathologist schedule and requests. + Monitor and reconcile pending worklists at end of shift. + Perform all required quality control and maintenance for instruments per QA guidelines. + Cross-train and develop knowledge of multiple specialties within department/lab. + Other tasks 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 and Experience** High school diploma or equivalent with 6 months experience as a Hematology Lab Aide and/or 2, 3 or 4 year degree in Science-related field preferred. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** **​** + General science background + Attention to detail + Organized with ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment + Ability to work independently and as part of a team + Communication skills, both verbal and written + Personal computer skills, including strong typing ability + Laboratory skills, with experience setting up, running and operating lab instruments preferred but not required + Extensive standing, phone, and computer use + 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 lbs. + 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 **Working Conditions** + Laboratory environment with potential biohazards present + Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments. + Work under close to moderate supervision with limited latitude for independent judgment. + 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 is available from department supervision. _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) .