Medical Laboratory Technologist - 3rd Shift

As 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.

Why This Role Matters

IDEXX reference laboratories form a global network united by a shared commitment to enhancing pet care. The true strength in our name is the people behind it, including this role. Our reference laboratories enable customers to discover more through our unrelenting commitment to innovation, personalized support, guidance, and expertise. We provide 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, empowering them to achieve their goals, fostering continuous improvement, and supporting strong collaboration and inclusiveness.

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 high volumes daily.
• Set up and run lab tests, then read and release results according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Specialize in one or more of the following areas: Hematology, Chemistry, and/or Urinalysis.

Requirements

• 1-2+ years of experience working in a clinical diagnostic laboratory setting, including setting up, running, and reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes and/or clinical diagnostic analyzers) in a high-volume environment.
• Education or equivalent work experience focusing on Clinical Pathology, Medical Laboratory Technician, or Technologist.
• ASCP/AMT Certification is a plus.
• Strong competency/experience in one or more of the following bench areas:
  • Hematology: Experience running samples on or operating analyzers such as Sysmex, Di60 Cell Image Analyzer, or CellaVision. Ability to complete manual differential cell counts and coagulation tests in high-volume workloads.
  • Chemistry: Ability to utilize different centrifuge machines, Beckman Chemistry Analyzers, or Immulite Analyzers.
  • Urinalysis: Ability to operate a CLINITEK Novus Analyzer and experience manually analyzing urine samples using a microscope.
• Clinical analyzer maintenance and quality control experience is a plus.
• Reliable and precise data management skills to record and maintain accurate records and diagnostic reports.
• Ability to conduct maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and calibration on laboratory analyzers.
• Excellent time management skills for a high-volume, fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Strong communication skills and a great sense of teamwork and responsibility.
• Able to meet physical requirements, 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

• Hourly rate targeting $28.00 - $32.00/hr (with flexibility based on candidate skillset).
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus and performance-based annual merit increase.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits starting on 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

Tuesday through Saturday, 2:00 AM - 10:30 AM, with an every-other Sunday rotation.