Medical Laboratory Technician

Idexx•Norcross, GA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Laboratory Technician at IDEXX, you perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. You contribute to a fast-paced laboratory environment that emphasizes teamwork and quality, with opportunities for personal growth. Extensive training is provided, and prior laboratory experience is not required. You will use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other diagnostic tools to analyze blood, urine, fecal, and biopsy samples from animals. You will set up and run tests, read results, and release them according to standard operating procedures. You will specialize in an assigned department. The position is part-time, on-site at the Norcross, Georgia laboratory, with a Monday–Friday schedule of 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; hours may vary slightly with business needs. Reliable attendance is essential. The role offers an hourly rate targeting $21.00, consideration for an annual cash bonus and merit pay increases, on-the-job training, and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Positive attitude and willingness to contribute to a team.
Ability to concentrate on details and work reliably and precisely.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including standing and sitting for extended periods, phone and computer use, extended reach, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities, including close, color, and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work with potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals.
Reliable and dependable attendance.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; IDEXX cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role.

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 and operating laboratory equipment such as microscopes, pipettes, or clinical diagnostic analyzers.

Responsibilities

Use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other laboratory diagnostic tools to perform analyses and tests.
Perform diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal, and biopsy samples to support veterinary diagnosis and treatment.
Set up and run laboratory tests, then read and release results according to standard operating procedures.
Specialize in an assigned laboratory department.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and maintain reliable, precise, detail-oriented performance.