Veterinary Laboratory Lead

OverviewJob Description: 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.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 commitmentsProvide line management to team members, assigning work and evaluating performance. Resolve escalated issuesResponsible for ensuring all associates are properly trained, and for promoting associate developmentLead work activities of the laboratory: plan workloads and ensure adequate staffing and resources to maintain test turnaround timesDriving projects to support growth, efficient workflows and expanding test offering within the laboratoryLead maintenance of laboratory diagnostic equipment and other technical resourcesOversee the management of technical failures—ensure these are properly investigated and resolvedEnsure laboratory buildings and infrastructure are adequately maintainedResponsible for inventory controlCoordinate with external suppliers as needed to maintain continuous functionalityManage laboratory health and safety activities. Ensure compliance with laboratory H&S policyEnsure quality of testing in cooperation with the Quality TeamCommunicate with other related departments to coordinate work and resolve issues as neededContribute to contingency planning and executionContribute to the development of the laboratory budgetContribute to the development of laboratory policies and procedures. Communicate procedural changes to team membersParticipate in various related committees and project teams as requestedPrepare 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 questionsParticipate in process improvement activities to enhance laboratory operations, coordinating with related internal departments as neededMaintain knowledge of changes and developments in the industry affecting work activities. May participate in outside industry groups and forums related to business activitiesAssist with bench technical duties as neededPerforms other duties as assignedQualifications:Essential – Doctor Veterinary Medicine & a plus (if BachelorsDegree in a Science discipline or other relevant subject)Essential – Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in a diagnostic laboratoryDesirableExperience in a veterinary diagnostic laboratoryMinimum of 3 years’ supervisory or management experience, overseeing workflows and line managing team membersFluency in English and Spanish languages & additional language like Italian, French, German is a plusAbout AntechAntech 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.Note to Search Firms/AgenciesAntech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.#J-18808-Ljbffr