Medical Laboratory Technologist

Idexx•Irvine, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Medical Laboratory Technologist at IDEXX, you perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. You work in a fast-paced laboratory environment that emphasizes teamwork, quality, continuous improvement, and collaboration. The role is based on site in IDEXX’s Irvine, California laboratory and is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. You use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other diagnostic tools to analyze blood, urine, fecal, and biopsy specimens. You set up and run laboratory tests, interpret results, and release them according to standard operating procedures. Technologists specialize in an assigned department and contribute accurate diagnostic results that support animal health and treatment. The position may involve exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals. The role requires standing and sitting for extended periods, phone and computer use, extended reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, and close, color, and depth vision and the ability to adjust focus. IDEXX offers on-the-job training, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to contribute to work that supports the health of pets and people.

Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), Medical Technology (MT), Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), or a related biological, biomedical, or chemical science field is described as ideal, but is not required to work in the lab.
Prior experience in a reference, hospital, veterinary diagnostic, or research laboratory, or another high-volume clinical testing environment.
Comprehensive academic training and hands-on clinical experience in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology/serology, urinalysis, and cytology.
Ability to work reliably and precisely, with attention to detail and a positive, team-oriented approach.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of laboratory work, including extended standing and sitting, phone and computer use, extended reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities including close, color, and depth vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Reliable and dependable attendance.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; IDEXX is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role.

Nice To Haves

ASCP, ASCP-BOC, AMT, AAB, or equivalent professional certification is highly preferred but not required.
Strong skillset in two or more laboratory departments (cross-trained technologist).
Experience with Beckman, Sysmex, Novus, Immulite, Hamilton, Cellavision, or similar analyzers.
Experience setting up, running, and reading laboratory tests; operating microscopes, pipettes, and clinical diagnostic analyzers.
Experience with analyzer maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and quality control.
Highly qualified candidates may work with the hiring team on a schedule that suits both the candidate and the laboratory team.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic analyses on blood, urine, fecal, and biopsy specimens to help diagnose animal illnesses, injuries, and diseases.
Set up and run laboratory tests, read results, and release results in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other laboratory diagnostic tools.
Run and maintain laboratory analyzers and instrumentation, including calibration, troubleshooting, and quality control.
Perform daily equipment start-up and maintenance.
Work in an assigned laboratory department and collaborate with colleagues to support accurate, reliable testing.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits from day one.
5% matching 401(k).
Opportunity for an annual cash bonus and consideration for merit pay increases.
Hourly shift differential for employees who work the majority of their shift during third-shift hours.
On-the-job training and career advancement opportunities.
Financial support.
Pet insurance.
Mental health resources.
Paid volunteer days off.
Employee stock program.
Foundation donation matching.