Histology Technician – 2nd Shift

Idexx•Elmhurst, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a clinically trained Histotechnologist or Histotechnician at IDEXX, you will have the opportunity to use your HT and HLT skills in a whole new way. You will be a key contributor at IDEXX, the global leader in veterinary diagnostics. 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. This is a full-time position with excellent day-one benefits.

Requirements

1+ year experience working in a histology lab
Positive attitude and energy to support colleagues
Ability to work in a team
Concentration on details and ability to work reliably and precisely
Great sense of team spirit and responsibility
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.
Awareness of potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals in a laboratory setting.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

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.
ASCP HT/HTL licensed candidates with industry experience may be considered for more advanced roles.

Responsibilities

Preparing veterinary tissue samples for diagnosis.
Working on one or several of the following benches depending on knowledge and experience: Dissection, embedding, microtomy, and special staining.