Veterinary Medical Laboratory Technician 3rd Shift

Idexx • North Grafton, MA

1d • 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

• Able to work the overnight shift and have experience working in the 3rd shift successfully in the past.
• Possess a High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes, pipetting and / or clinical diagnostic analyzers).
• A positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support your colleagues.
• Looking forward to working in a team.
• Concentrate on the details and can work reliably and precisely.
• A 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.
• 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.
• Experience and education as a Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT).

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 that we receive in our lab by the thousands, every day.
• Responsible for 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: Testing cell-related components of blood samples to enumerate and identify their cellular components, including the microscopic evaluation of blood smears and the use of automated and manual counting techniques.
• Specializing in one or more of the following areas: Chemistry / Endocrinology: Testing blood and body fluids for various analytes, utilizing automated instrumentation.
• Specializing in one or more of the following areas: Urinalysis: Analysis and evaluation of chemical and microscopic components of urine samples, using automated instrumentation and manual techniques.
• Specializing in one or more of the following areas: Cytology: Processing blood and body fluids for microscopic examination by pathologists. Includes slide preparation and staining, utilizing manual and automated counting techniques.
• Specializing in one or more of the following areas: Immunology / Serology: Testing blood and other samples for the presence of viral and bacterial disease by detecting antibodies (AB) or antigens (AG).

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Hourly rates targeting: $24 / hr
• Eligible for the 3rd Shift Differential pay of an additional $3 / hr
• 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
• Generous PTO
• Pet insurance
• Mental health resources
• Volunteer paid days off
• Employee stock program
• Foundation donation matching
• Opportunity to do meaningful work where you positively impact the lives of people and pets all over the world
• Supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits

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