Histology Laboratory Assistant – 2nd Shift

Join the Histology department at IDEXX and play a vital role in processing thousands of tissue samples daily from veterinary clinics. Your work will help transform these samples into slides for pathologists, aiding veterinarians in diagnosing and treating pets. This full-time position offers extensive training, making it suitable for both experienced lab professionals and newcomers.

Why This Role Matters

As part of IDEXX’s global reference laboratory network, you’ll contribute to enhancing pet care through innovation, personalized support, and advanced diagnostic tools. This role empowers you to achieve your goals while fostering collaboration and inclusiveness within a team dedicated to improving the lives of people and pets.

Responsibilities

• Input sample information into the laboratory database.
• Stock benches with necessary materials to ensure technicians have everything they need.
• Operate special equipment to prepare samples for histology technicians/technologists.
• Pack samples for storage.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of casework and collateral materials to remote pathologists.
• Maintain and troubleshoot virtual microscopy (VM) systems for remote viewing and digital slide analysis.
• Organize and archive pending and completed VM cases.
• Track VM system errors and troubleshoot issues with pathologists, labs, vendors, IT, and others.
• Assist with various administrative tasks and other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience (prior histology lab experience is a plus but not required).
• Ability to work the specified schedule consistently.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
• Willingness to work with and around veterinary tissue samples.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including safety and quality protocols.
• Familiarity and comfort with computer data entry (prior data entry experience preferred).
• Strong prioritization, multitasking, and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to meet physical requirements: standing/sitting for extended periods, phone/computer use, extended reach, lifting up to 50 lbs., and specific vision abilities (close, color, depth perception, and focus adjustment).
• Potential exposure to biohazards, zoonotic disease agents, and hazardous chemicals.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration.
• 5% matching 401k.
• Additional benefits including financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, and foundation donation matching.

Pay

Hourly rate targeting $21.00/hr with a $3.00/hr shift differential.

Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Shifts and hours may vary slightly based on business needs. Reliable and dependable attendance is essential.

About IDEXX

An innovation leader since 1983, IDEXX serves customers in over 175 countries with a global workforce dedicated to improving pet health, ensuring safe drinking water, and protecting livestock. Our culture embraces challenges, encourages learning, and fosters collaboration. At IDEXX, you’ll find competitive compensation, meaningful work, and a purpose-driven environment where your contributions make a real impact.