Medical Laboratory Technician Parasitology Day Shift
About The Position
As a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) at IDEXX, you will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world. You will perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. You will join a fast-paced work environment that encourages teamwork, quality, and offers opportunities for personal growth. 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. 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: Parasitology: Examining samples to identify parasites, utilizing fecal flotation and various microscopic techniques.
Requirements
- Able to work the shift listed below
- Veterinary parasitology or laboratory skillset
- 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.
- Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of this position
Nice To Haves
- 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) experience and education
- Experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes, pipetting and / or clinical diagnostic analyzers).
- Positive attitude
- Team spirit
- Concentrate on the details and can work reliably and precisely
- Great sense of team spirit and responsibility
Responsibilities
- 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).
- Examining samples to identify parasites, utilizing fecal flotation and various microscopic techniques.
Benefits
- Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration
- Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day - One
- 5% matching 401k
- On the job training and career advancement opportunities
- Additional benefits including but not limited to generous PTO, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
