Medical Laboratory Technician - 1st Shift, Early Mornings

This position is on-site in Dallas, Texas.

About the role

As a Veterinary Medical Laboratory Technician at IDEXX, you 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 is a global network united by a shared commitment to enhancing pet care where the true strength in our name is the people behind it. Our reference laboratories make it possible for our customers to discover more with our unrelenting commitment to innovation, personalized support, guidance, and expertise, while providing 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 own employees and empowering them to achieve their goals, focusing on continuous improvement, and supporting the strong collaboration and inclusiveness that exist in our team.

Responsibilities

• 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 animal treatment.
• Perform diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal, or pet biopsy samples received in the lab by the thousands every day.
• Set up and run lab tests, then read and release results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Specialize in an assigned department.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to meet the physical requirements that go with working in a lab: standing and sitting for extended periods of time, phone and computer use, extended reach, lifting up to 50 lb, and specific vision ability (close, color, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus).
• Potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals.

Qualifications

• 2-, 3-, or 4-year degree in a Science-related field (preferred).
• Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT) experience and education (a plus).
• Experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes, pipetting, and/or clinical diagnostic analyzers) (ideally).

Skills

• Positive attitude and energy to support colleagues.
• Team-oriented with great sense of team spirit and responsibility.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and precise.

Pay

• Hourly rate targeting $22.50/hr.
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits from day one.
• 5% matching 401(k).
• On-the-job training and career advancement opportunities.
• Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and more.
• The opportunity to do meaningful work where you positively impact the lives of people and pets all over the world.

Schedule

• Tuesday – Saturday.
• 4:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
• Shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs; reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.