Medical Laboratory Technician - Overnights

About the role

As a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) at IDEXX, you will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world. You will perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. You will join a fast-paced work environment that encourages teamwork, quality, and offers opportunities for personal growth. This is a full-time role with competitive benefits.

In This Role

• 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 that we receive in our lab by the thousands, every day.
• Set up and run lab tests and read and release results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Specialize in one or more of the following areas:
  • Hematology: Testing cell-related components of blood samples to enumerate and identify their cellular components, including the microscopic evaluation of blood smears and the use of automated and manual counting techniques.
  • Chemistry / Endocrinology: Testing blood and body fluids for various analytes, utilizing automated instrumentation.
  • Urinalysis: Analysis and evaluation of chemical and microscopic components of urine samples, using automated instrumentation and manual techniques.
  • Cytology: Processing blood and body fluids for microscopic examination by pathologists. Includes slide preparation and staining, utilizing manual and automated counting techniques.
  • Immunology / Serology: Testing blood and other samples for the presence of viral and bacterial disease by detecting antibodies (AB) or antigens (AG).

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Ability to work the overnight shift.
• High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• A 2-, 3- or 4-year degree in a Science-related field is preferred.
• Experience as a Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT) is a plus but not required.
• Experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes, pipetting and / or clinical diagnostic analyzers) is ideal.
• Positive attitude and energy to support colleagues.
• Looking forward to working in a team.
• Concentrates on details and works reliably and precisely.
• Great sense of team spirit and responsibility.
• Able to meet physical requirements: standing and sitting for extended periods of time, phone & computer use, extended reach, lifting up to 50lb, and specific vision ability – close, color, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• This is a laboratory, so there is potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals.

Pay

• Hourly rates targeting: $25-28/hr but could vary depending on experience.
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration.

Benefits

• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One.
• 5% matching 401k.
• On the job training and career advancement opportunities (experience NOT required).
• 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 much more!
• Opportunity to do meaningful work where you positively impact the lives of people and pets all over the world.

Schedule

• 40 hours / week.
• Schedule will either be Tuesday-Saturday 1:00am - 9:30am or 2:00am -10:30am.
• Sometimes during our busy season, we ask workers if they would be able to work overtime, and stay until the work is complete.
• Shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs.
• Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.