Medical Laboratory Technologist

Idexx • Louisville, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MT) 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. 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 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. Chemistry / Endocrinology: Testing blood and body fluids for various analytes, utilizing automated instrumentation. Urinalysis: Analysis and evaluation of chemical and microscopic components of urine samples, using automated instrumentation and manual techniques. Cytology: Processing blood and body fluids for microscopic examination by pathologists. Includes slide preparation and staining, utilizing manual and automated counting techniques. Immunology / Serology: Testing blood and other samples for the presence of viral and bacterial disease by detecting antibodies (AB) or antigens (AG).

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Medial Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science which includes successful completion of a supervised course of clinical internship in an approved hospital laboratory, or a Bachelor’s degree in an applied science (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry).
• Certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or equivalent agency as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician, or specialty certification is preferred.
• High school graduate or equivalent with successful completion of an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks duration and held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician)
• Qualified Applicants must be proficient with one or more of the following clinical analyzers: Sysmex XN Automated Hematology Analyzer , CellaVision Digital Hematology, Clinitek Novus Analyzer, Hamilton ELISA Analyzer, Beckman Coulter Chemistry Analyzer
• Candidate must have experience in a high-volume, fast-paced reference laboratory setting
• Must be able to perform analytical and decision-making functions with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to recognize instrument malfunction and troubleshoot when needed while adhering to laboratory SOP's
• You have a positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support your colleagues
• You are looking forward to working in a team
• You concentrate on the details and can work reliably and precisely
• 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.
• This is a laboratory, so there is potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals.

Nice To Haves

• Certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or equivalent agency as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician, or specialty certification is preferred.

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).
• 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.
• Chemistry / Endocrinology: Testing blood and body fluids for various analytes, utilizing automated instrumentation.
• Urinalysis: Analysis and evaluation of chemical and microscopic components of urine samples, using automated instrumentation and manual techniques.
• Cytology: Processing blood and body fluids for microscopic examination by pathologists. Includes slide preparation and staining, utilizing manual and automated counting techniques.
• Immunology / Serology: Testing blood and other samples for the presence of viral and bacterial disease by detecting antibodies (AB) or antigens (AG).

Benefits

• Hourly rate is $27 +/- but is skillset dependent
• We offer a competitive pay range for our employees
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus
• Opportunity for performance based annual merit increase
• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day - One
• 5% matching 401k
• On the job training and career advancement opportunities
• Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level