Medical Laboratory Technician PCR - 1st & 2nd Shifts

IDEXX•Louisville, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Medical Laboratory Technician in the PCR lab at IDEXX, you 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. This is a full-time position with excellent day-one 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, including this role. 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. 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.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to follow complex protocols, time management and organizational skills, ability to work efficiently in a high volume environment.
Extensive skillset in the PCR Laboratory-PCR and real-time (qPCR) techniques.
Sample prep, extraction and handling of DNA/RNA background.
Operations and maintenance skillset of PCR analyzers and instrumentation.
A positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support your colleagues.
Looking forward to working in a team.
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.
Potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals.

Nice To Haves

A 2-, 3- or 4-year degree in a Science-related field is preferred.
If you were a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT), this experience and education would be a plus.

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 animal treatment.
Utilize PCR and real-time (qPCR) techniques, sample preparation, extraction and handling of DNA/RNA, utilizing pipetting and laboratory aseptic techniques, preparing reagents, controls and master mixes.
Operate and maintain PCR instrumentation and analyzers.
Set up and run lab tests, then read and release results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
Follow CLIA, CAP, GMP, GLP and other regulatory standards.