Medical Laboratory Techinician - 3rd Shift

Idexx•Irvine, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Veterinary Medical Laboratory Technician 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, working in a fast-paced environment that encourages teamwork, quality, and personal growth. Extensive training is provided, and previous lab experience is not required. This is a full-time, onsite position in IDEXX’s Irvine, California laboratory. You will use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other laboratory diagnostic tools to analyze blood, urine, fecal, and biopsy samples. You will set up and run tests, interpret results, and release them according to standard operating procedures. You can expect to specialize in an assigned department. The schedule is Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays, from 12:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs. Reliable attendance is an essential function of the position. The role involves potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues.
Ability and interest in working as part of a team.
Attention to detail and ability to work reliably and precisely.
Strong team spirit and sense of responsibility.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including extended standing and sitting, phone and computer use, extended reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities including close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Reliable and dependable attendance.
Authorization 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.
Experience as a Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, or CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT).
Experience setting up, running, and reading laboratory tests.
Experience operating laboratory equipment such as microscopes, pipettes, and clinical diagnostic analyzers.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic laboratory tests on blood, urine, fecal, and biopsy samples to support veterinarians in diagnosing and treating animals.
Use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other laboratory diagnostic tools.
Set up and run laboratory tests, then read and release results according to standard operating procedures.
Work in an assigned laboratory department.