Manufacturing Chemist I

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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Hours: Typical hours are Monday - Friday from 8am - 4:30pm.

Wage: $23.70

PURPOSE OF JOB: The role of a Manufacturing Chemist I is to produce products following all documentation and guidelines.

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.

• Under general supervision, build products but not limited to, manufactured IVD assays, reagents, controls, and processes.
• Maintain positive interaction with all areas of the company.
• Ensure compliance of Standard Operating Procedures/Batch Production Record.
• Maintain accurate records compliant with Good Manufacturing and Laboratory Practices.
• Learn and use the manufacturing ERP system.
• 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.
  
  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Associates degree preferred in Science related discipline.
• 0-2 years of lab experience with general laboratory and manufacturing equipment.
  
  

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must interact with other departments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all departments and levels of personnel.
• High performance standards with regard to work quality and quantity.
• Basic computer skills (Email, Excel, Word).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 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 25kg.
• 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 and flexible hours may be needed.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Laboratory environment with potential biohazards present.
• Use of potentially hazardous chemicals as defined by the National Hazard Communication Standards.
• A complete list of such chemicals is available from department supervision.
  
  

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.

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