Medical Laboratory Technologist, Culture Reader - Part Time

Join IDEXX as a Microbiology Medical Laboratory Technologist and perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. You’ll be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world, working in a fast-paced environment that encourages teamwork, quality, and personal growth. Extensive training is provided, making this role suitable for both experienced lab professionals and those new to laboratory work.

About the role

IDEXX reference laboratories form a global network united by a shared commitment to enhancing pet care. The strength of our brand comes from the people behind it, including this role. Our laboratories enable customers to discover more through innovation, personalized support, and expertise, offering the most complete and advanced menu of diagnostic tests along with cutting-edge technology and tools. This role focuses on empowering employees to achieve their goals while fostering 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 treatment.
• Examine, interpret, and document microbiological cultures from animal specimens to support the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.
• Specialize in reading, interpreting, and documenting bacterial, fungal, and yeast cultures from a variety of animal specimens.
• Evaluate colony morphology, growth characteristics, hemolysis patterns, and organism abundance.
• Perform and interpret gram stains and other microbiological staining procedures.
• Utilize identification methods including biochemical testing, automated systems, and MALDI-TOF technology.
• Set up and run lab tests, then read and release results according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Specialize in an assigned department within the laboratory.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Veterinary Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related scientific field.
• Extensive skillset in microbiology, culture reading, knowledge of microbiological media, culture techniques, and organism identification.
• Culture reading experience in a high-volume, fast-paced laboratory.
• Experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes, pipetting, and/or clinical diagnostic analyzers).
• Positive attitude and ability to bring energy to the lab to support colleagues.
• Strong teamwork orientation and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the role: 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).
• Willingness to work in an environment with potential exposure to biohazards, zoonotic disease agents, and hazardous chemicals.

Benefits

• On-the-job training and career advancement opportunities.
• Financial support and additional benefits, including pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, and foundation donation matching.
• Opportunity to do meaningful work with a positive impact on the lives of people and pets worldwide.

Pay

Hourly rates targeting $25/hour, based on culture reading skillset.

Schedule

• Part-time position, Monday through Friday.
• Flexible start time between 5 AM and 9 AM.
• Must be able to work one rotating weekend day.
• Shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs.
• Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.

This position is located on-site at our North Grafton, MA lab.