Histology Technical Lead (Evenings)
About The Position
An IDEXX laboratory is a dynamic place to be. Passionate people and thousands of samples come through our doors each day, and in every one of them is an opportunity: to grow a career, to keep a beloved pet healthy, to work on something deeply purposeful. As a Histology Lab Lead, you are the one coordinating the daily activities and provide training, coaching, and guidance to the team. As an informational resource you will ensure that samples are processed and analyzed efficiently. 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. This is a full-time role with competitive 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. Histologists at IDEXX perform dissection, grossing, embedding, microtomy, special staining, and complex tissue diagnostics on veterinary samples from dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and all other pets big and small. Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of pets? The pet owner counts on it! Want to learn more about what it is like to work in Histology at IDEXX? Check out what our employees have to say: The best part about working in Histology: https://vimeo.com/662998240 The culture in Histology: https://vimeo.com/663110312 Why an HLT chose IDEXX: https://vimeo.com/663393248 https://careers.idexx.com/us/en/histology In This Role: You will serve as both a Laboratory Lead and Individual Contributor. The Lab Lead will be expected to do bench work in addition to lab lead responsibilities. As a Lab Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the work of Histology Technicians and/or Technologists (not direct reports). You will leverage your passion for coaching and leading the work of others, and helping the team reach business goals. You will coordinate workflow of the team. You will problem-solve every day, from trouble-shooting histology lab equipment to resolving situational workflow and turnaround time challenges You will bring your passion and enthusiasm for teamwork, success, innovation and excellence to your role, every day. As an individual contributor, You will be perform dissection, grossing, embedding, microtomy, special staining, and complex tissue diagnostics on veterinary samples. You will be preparing veterinary tissue samples for diagnosis. Depending on your knowledge and experience you will work on one or several of the following benches: Dissection, embedding, microtomy, and special staining.
Requirements
- Ideally, you will have 3-5+ years' experience working in a histology lab
- You should be fully cross trained in a histology lab. This includes: microtomy, dissection, and special stains.
- Attention to detail, organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- You have a positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support your colleagues
- You are looking forward to working in a team
- You concentrate on the details and can work reliably and precisely
- You have a great sense of team spirit and responsibility
- You possess a High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Able to meet the physical requirements that go with working in a lab – 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.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with complex tissue dissection is a plus.
- Associates, Bachelor’s and / or Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
- ASCP certification preferred.
- A 2-, 3- or 4-year degree in a Science-related field is preferred.
- It is not required to work in our lab, but if you were a Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT), this experience and education would be a plus.
Responsibilities
- Serve as both a Laboratory Lead and Individual Contributor
- Oversee the work of Histology Technicians and/or Technologists (not direct reports)
- Coordinate workflow of the team
- Problem-solve every day, from trouble-shooting histology lab equipment to resolving situational workflow and turnaround time challenges
- Perform dissection, grossing, embedding, microtomy, special staining, and complex tissue diagnostics on veterinary samples
- Prepare veterinary tissue samples for diagnosis
Benefits
- Hourly rate targeting: $34.00 - $38.00/hr
- Opportunity for shift differential: $3 / hour
- Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day - One
- Opportunity for annual cash bonus
- 5% matching 401k
- Opportunity for performance based annual merit increase
- 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!
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
