Job Title: Bioveterinary Scientist, Blood Sciences
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000
Location: Leamington Spa
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday – Saturday rota, working shifts between 5am – 5pm.
At Antech, we are passionate about creating A Better World for Pets, and we are looking for a detail-driven Bioveterinary Scientist to join our team. In this role, you will provide high-quality diagnostic laboratory services, applying your specialist knowledge and technical skills to ensure the accurate and timely analysis of animal samples. By delivering reliable results, you will play a key part in supporting the health and wellbeing of animals. If you are committed to precision, quality, and making a real difference in veterinary science, we would love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities include:
* Analyse blood samples using advanced laboratory instruments including: ADVIA 2120i, Beckman AU5800, Immulite 2000 XPi, Horriba Yumizen G800, Clinitek Novus/Aimstrip, and CellaVision DM9600.
* Carry out routine analyser setup, calibration, and maintenance.
* Perform blood smear morphology assessments both digitally (CellaVision) and on glass slides.
* Conduct urinalysis, including urine sediment examination.
* Perform urolith analysis.
* Carry out serology testing using lateral flow test (LFT) devices and immunoassays.
* Read, understand, and adhere to all relevant SOP, H&S and QA guidelines.
* Maintain strict compliance with quality control standards to ensure accurate and reliable results.
* Assist with inventory management, ensuring adequate stock of reagents and consumables.
Experience and skill set required:
* Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in a Science-related field (e.g., Biomedical Science, Biochemistry).
* Proven experience working in a relevant laboratory setting.
* Skills in morphological assessment of normal and abnormal blood smears, including RBC, WBC, and platelet morphology, manual differentials of WBCs and identification of parasites and intracellular bacteria is highly desired.
* Hands-on experience with automated analysers, including setup and maintenance.
* Previous experience in serology testing, including immunoassays (ELISA, IFA).
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently.
* Highly organised, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer applications.
* Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving demands of the business.
Benefits:
* 25 days 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
* Wellness program including; employee assistance program, eyecare voucher scheme and your free annual Flu jab
* Cycle to work scheme
* Recruitment referral reward scheme
* Benefits hub including retail and cinema discounts
About us
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Work Location: In person