Medical Laboratory Technician - 1st Shift
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. IDEXX reference laboratories is a global network united by a shared commitment to enhancing pet care. 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. In this role, you will be working in the Sample Processing Department, organizing samples, ensuring that all tests are accessioned into our computer system and accounted for. You will be working in a high volume, fast-paced environment. 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 an assigned department.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to work with animal specimen samples of all kinds-blood, urine, fecal samples, surgical biopsy samples and more
- Positive attitude and energy to support colleagues
- Looking forward to working in a team
- Concentrate on the details and can 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
Responsibilities
- Organizing samples
- Ensuring that all tests are accessioned into our computer system and accounted for
- Set up and run lab tests
- Read and release results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
Benefits
- On-the-job training
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
