Medical Laboratory Technician - 3rd Shift
About The Position
As a Veterinary Medical Laboratory Technician at IDEXX, you perform diagnostic testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. You work in a fast-paced laboratory environment focused on teamwork, quality, continuous improvement, and personal growth. IDEXX reference laboratories provide diagnostic tests, technology, personalized support, and expertise to veterinary customers around the world. You use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other laboratory diagnostic tools to analyze blood, urine, fecal, and biopsy samples. You set up and run tests, then read and release results in accordance with standard operating procedures. You will specialize in an assigned laboratory department. The position is onsite at IDEXX’s North Grafton, Massachusetts laboratory. This is a full-time third-shift position, scheduled Monday through Friday from 11:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., with a rotating Saturday shift every third week. When scheduled to work Saturday, you will have either Wednesday or Thursday off. Shift hours may vary slightly based on business needs, and dependable attendance is essential. The anticipated start date is between December 15 and December 31; the year is not specified.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to work reliably and precisely with attention to detail.
- Positive attitude, teamwork, and a sense of responsibility.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of laboratory work, including extended standing and sitting, phone and computer use, extended reach, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Vision abilities including close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to work in a laboratory with potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- A two-, three-, or four-year degree in a science-related field.
- Veterinary Technician credentials or experience (RVT, LVT, or CVT).
- Medical Laboratory Technician credentials or experience (MLT or MT).
- Experience setting up, running, and reading laboratory tests and operating laboratory equipment such as microscopes, pipettes, or clinical diagnostic analyzers.
- Skillset in hematology, chemistry, serology, urinalysis, or cytology.
- Experience with analyzers used in these departments, including Sysmex, Cellavision, Beckman, Immulite, Hamilton, or Novus.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate laboratory tests on blood, urine, fecal, and biopsy samples.
- Use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other diagnostic laboratory tools to analyze samples.
- Read and release test results according to standard operating procedures.
- Support veterinarians’ diagnosis and treatment of animal illnesses, injuries, and diseases.
- Work collaboratively with laboratory colleagues and maintain reliable, precise work.
- Meet the laboratory’s attendance and physical requirements.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision benefits from day one.
- 5% matching 401(k).
- Opportunity for annual cash bonus and consideration for merit pay increases.
- On-the-job training and career advancement opportunities.
- Financial support.
- Pet insurance.
- Mental health resources.
- Paid volunteer days off.
- Employee stock program.
- Foundation donation matching.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
