IBA Medical Laboratory Technician - 1st Shift

Idexx•North Grafton, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Medical Laboratory Technician (Generalist) at IDEXX BioAnalytics, you will perform laboratory testing that supports the scientific community and helps improve animal and human health. The role involves processing blood and other diagnostic samples, setting up and running tests, and reading and releasing results according to standard operating procedures. You may specialize in hematology, chemistry/endocrinology, or urinalysis. The position is onsite at IDEXX’s Memphis, Tennessee laboratory and is full-time, 40 hours per week. The stated hours are 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; the usual schedule is Monday–Friday with every other Saturday on a rotating schedule, when the schedule shifts to Tuesday–Saturday. Shifts and hours may vary slightly with business needs. Reliable attendance is essential. The role may involve exposure to biohazards, agents that cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals.

Requirements

Experience working in a laboratory.
Experience setting up, running, and reading laboratory tests.
Experience operating laboratory equipment, such as microscopes and/or clinical diagnostic analyzers.
Micro-pipetting skills.
A background or skillset in hematology and chemistry.
A four-year degree in a science-related field.
Positive attitude and ability to contribute to a team.
Attention to detail and ability to work reliably and precisely.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of laboratory work, including extended standing and sitting, phone and computer use, extended reach, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, color, and 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.

Responsibilities

Set up and run laboratory tests on blood and other diagnostic samples.
Read and release test results according to standard operating procedures.
Perform hematology testing, including evaluation of blood smears and automated or manual cell counting.
Perform chemistry and endocrinology testing on blood and body fluids using automated instrumentation.
Analyze urine samples, including chemical and microscopic components, using automated and manual techniques.
Use laboratory equipment and diagnostic tools to support diagnosis of animal illnesses, injuries, and diseases.