Medical Laboratory Technologist

IDEXX•Maywood Park, OR

5d•$34•Onsite

About The Position

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

Ideally, you will have 3-5+ years' experience working in a high-volume clinical diagnostic laboratory setting up, running, reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes and / or clinical diagnostic analyzers)
You have experience using a microscope to review slides, identifying the various elements of a sample, and releasing results.
You have a positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support your colleagues
You enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team
You concentrate on the details and can work reliably and precisely
You have a great sense of team spirit and responsibility
You possess a High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A 2-, 3- or 4-year degree in a Science-related field is preferred.
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

Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) experience and education would be a plus
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT) experience and education would be a plus

Responsibilities

Setting up and running lab tests
Reading and releasing results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
Performing diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal, or pet biopsy samples
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.

Benefits

Hourly rate targeting $34/hour plus overnight differential
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!

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