Laboratory Technician – Casual, Per Diem

Idexx•Elmhurst, IL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Laboratory Technician at IDEXX, you will perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. You will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world, joining a fast-paced work environment that encourages teamwork, quality, and offers opportunities for personal growth. We offer extensive training for this role so, whether you’ve worked in a lab before or this would be your first lab job, we hope you’ll consider applying and discover the good you can do on our team. You will 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. You will perform diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal or pet biopsy samples that we receive in our lab by the thousands, every day. You will set up and run lab tests, then read and release 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. Cytology: Processing blood and body fluids for microscopic examination by pathologists. Includes slide preparation and staining, utilizing manual and automated counting techniques. Immunology / Serology: Testing blood and other samples for the presence of viral and bacterial disease by detecting antibodies (AB) or antigens (AG). Patient Sample Management: receiving, preparing, and accessioning veterinary samples (blood, urine, feces, and biopsies) for laboratory analysis and testing.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests.
Experience operating laboratory equipment (microscopes, pipetting and / or clinical diagnostic analyzers).
Positive attitude and energy to support colleagues.
Willingness 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: 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.
Must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
Unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role.

Nice To Haves

2-, 3- or 4-year degree in a Science-related field.
Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT) experience and education.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory testing to help veterinarians diagnose and treat pets.
Use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other laboratory diagnostic tools to perform analyses and tests that diagnose animal illnesses, injuries, and diseases.
Perform diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal, or pet biopsy samples.
Set up and run lab tests, then read and release results according to SOPs.
Specialize in one or more of the following areas: Hematology, Chemistry / Endocrinology, Urinalysis, Cytology, Immunology / Serology, Patient Sample Management.
Receive, prepare, and accession veterinary samples for laboratory analysis and testing.