Laboratory Lead (Day Shift)

Idexx • Greensboro, NC

6h • $35 • Onsite

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 Laboratory 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. Want to learn more about this position? Check out what our employees have to say! https://vimeo.com/idexxcareers 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 Medical Lab Technicians and/or Sample Management Technicians (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 diagnostic analyzers 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 using 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. You will be performing diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal, or pet biopsy samples that we receive in our lab by the thousands, every day. You will be responsible for setting up and running lab tests and reading and releasing results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). You can expect to 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. Parasitology: Examining samples to identify parasites, utilizing fecal flotation and various microscopic techniques. Patient Sample Management : Receiving, preparing, and accessioning veterinary samples (blood, urine, feces, and biopsies) for laboratory analysis and testing.

Requirements

• Attention to detail, organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude
• Looking forward to working in a team
• Concentrate on the details and can work reliably and precisely
• Great sense of team spirit and responsibility
• 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
• Potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals

Nice To Haves

• 3-5+ years experience working in a clinical diagnostic laboratory
• Experience setting up, running, reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes and / or clinical diagnostic analyzers) would be a plus
• Experience using a microscope to review slides and identify the various elements of a sample
• A 2-, 3- or 4-year degree in a Science-related field is preferred
• Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT)

Responsibilities

• Serve as both a Laboratory Lead and Individual Contributor
• Oversee the work of Medical Lab Technicians and/or Sample Management Technicians (not direct reports)
• Coordinate workflow of the team
• Problem-solve every day, from trouble-shooting diagnostic analyzers to resolving situational workflow and turnaround time challenges
• Using 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
• Performing diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal, or pet biopsy samples
• Setting up and running lab tests and reading and releasing results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Specialize in one or more of the following areas: Hematology, Chemistry / Endocrinology, Urinalysis, Parasitology, Patient Sample Management

Benefits

• Hourly rate up to $35.35/hour, depending on experience
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus
• Opportunity for performance based annual merit increase
• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day - One
• 5% matching 401k
• On the job training and career advancement opportunities
• Additional benefit s 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED