Medical Laboratory Technician Part Time 3rd Shift

IDEXX•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in the Parasitology department 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 part-time role with competitive benefits. [If 30 hours or more it will include 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. In This Role: You will be 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. You will be performing diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal, or pet biopsy samples that we receive in our lab by the thousands, every day. You will be responsible for setting up and running lab tests and reading and releasing results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). You can expect to specialize in the following area: Parasitology: Examining samples to identify parasites, utilizing fecal flotation and various microscopic techniques.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
MUST HAVE NIGHT SHIFT EXPERIENCE
MUST be able to work around and with Parasitology samples from animals that are sent to our lab for analyzing
Experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes, pipetting and/or clinical diagnostic analyzers).
Positive attitude and energy to support colleagues.
Ability to work 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.
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).
Examining samples to identify parasites, utilizing fecal flotation and various microscopic techniques.