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About the Role

As an IDEXX Laboratory Lead, you will perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. You will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world, joining a fast-paced work environment that encourages teamwork, quality, and offers opportunities for personal growth. This is a full-time position with excellent day-one benefits.

IDEXX reference laboratories form a global network united by a shared commitment to enhancing pet care. The strength of our organization lies in the people behind it. Our reference laboratories enable customers to discover more through innovation, personalized support, guidance, and expertise, offering the most complete and advanced menu of diagnostic tests along with technology and tools. The focus on enhancing the lives of people and pets starts with our employees, empowering them to achieve their goals through continuous improvement and strong collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the work of Medical Lab Technicians and/or Sample Management Technicians (though they will not be your direct reports).
• Coach and lead the work of others, helping the team reach business goals.
• Coordinate the team’s workflow.
• Problem-solve, from troubleshooting diagnostic analyzers to resolving workflow challenges and turnaround time issues.
• Use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other laboratory diagnostic tools to perform analyses and tests that diagnose animal illnesses, injuries, and diseases in support of veterinarian treatment.
• Perform diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal, or pet biopsy samples received in large volumes daily.
• Set up and run lab tests, then read and release results according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Specialize in Parasitology.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience; a 2-, 3-, or 4-year degree in a science-related field is preferred.
• Experience using a microscope to review slides and identify sample elements.
• Ideally 3-5+ years of experience working in a laboratory; training can be provided. Experience setting up, running, reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes and/or clinical diagnostic analyzers) is preferred.
• Attention to detail, organized, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented worker.
• Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT) experience is preferred.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the role, including standing and sitting for extended periods, phone and computer use, extended reach, lifting up to 50 lbs, and specific vision abilities (close, color, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus).
• Potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals.

Benefits

• Target pay of $28.00 - $30.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus.
• Opportunity for performance-based annual merit increase.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits starting day one.
• 5% matching 401k.
• On-the-job training and career advancement opportunities.
• Additional benefits including financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and more.

Schedule

40 hours per week. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, with an every-other Monday rotation. When working a Monday, you will have a day off during the week to ensure you work only 5 days per week. Flexibility to stay longer as needed is a plus.

About IDEXX

We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader since 1983, IDEXX serves customers in over 175 countries with a collaborative global workforce. Our culture embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you’ll be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. Our mission to enhance the health and well-being of pets and people motivates us daily.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

This Laboratory Lead position will be based out of our Glen Burnie, MD location.