Medical Laboratory Technician 1st Shift

IDEXX•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

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.

Requirements

Clinical pathology skillset-either in veterinary or human laboratory setting
Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Serology skillset
Must be able to work the early morning shift with a 4:30am start time on a long term basis.
Strong veterinary laboratory skillset
Experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes, pipetting and / or clinical diagnostic analyzers).
Positive attitude and energy
Ability to work reliably and precisely
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.
Awareness of 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.
Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT) experience and education would be a plus.

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).
Specializing in one or more of the following areas: Hematology, Chemistry / Endocrinology, Urinalysis, Cytology, Immunology / Serology.