About the Role
Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by a passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. We are seeking a Lab Technician to join our team in Berlin and shape the future with us.
Responsibilities
- Receiving, registering, and preparing samples (e.g., tissue samples, blood, serum, feces, urine)
- Performing diagnostic analyses in various disciplines, e.g., Histopathology: preparing and cutting histological tissue samples, staining and scanning histopathological and cytological preparations
- Clinical Chemistry/Hematology: working with automated analyzers and performing manual laboratory procedures
- Validating and plausibility checking of examination results
- Documenting results in the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
- Close collaboration with other laboratory areas and medical professionals
- Coordination in clarification cases (e.g., incomplete sample information, technical problems)
- Maintenance, care, and calibration of the analysis equipment used
- Performing quality controls according to internal and external standards
Requirements
- Successfully completed training as a Biology Lab Assistant, Medical-Technical Laboratory Assistant (MTLA / MTA), Veterinary Assistant (with lab experience), Chemical Lab Assistant, or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, or similar
- Basic knowledge of veterinary diagnostics, especially in handling animal samples (blood, feces, tissue, etc.)
- Experience with laboratory procedures, especially in histopathology
- Confident use of laboratory software, IT, and documentation
- Knowledge of hygiene and safety regulations in the laboratory
- Willingness to participate in shift and weekend work
Skills
- Histopathology
- Clinical Chemistry
- Hematology
- Laboratory Information System (LIS)
- Veterinary Diagnostics
- Sample Preparation
- Automated Analyzers
- Manual Laboratory Procedures
- Quality Control
- Hygiene and Safety Regulations
Location
- Berlin
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
- Mid Level
Education Level
- Training as Biologielaborant
- Medizinisch-technischer Laboratoriumsassistent (MTLA / MTA)
- Tiermedizinischer Fachangestellter (with lab experience)
- Chemielaborant
- Bachelor in Biology
- Bachelor in Biotechnology
Benefits
- Excellent team environment with communication at eye level
- Opportunity for cross-functional work and to exert influence
- Interesting and transparent area of responsibility in a dynamic and growing company
- Inclusive environment where employees feel valued and supported
- Opportunities for learning, development, and career advancement
- Industry-competitive compensation package with generous benefits
About the Company
- 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 is part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.
- We are 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.
