Medical Laboratory Technologist - 1st Shift

Idexx•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Medical Laboratory Technologist at IDEXX, you will perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. You will work in IDEXX’s Dallas, Texas laboratory as part of a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on teamwork, quality, continuous improvement, and employee growth. This is a full-time position with day-one benefits. You will use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other diagnostic tools to analyze blood, urine, fecal, and biopsy samples. You will set up and run tests, interpret results, and release results according to standard operating procedures. You will specialize in an assigned department within IDEXX’s reference laboratory network. The work supports accurate diagnoses and animal health outcomes. The laboratory processes large volumes of specimens and may expose employees to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals. The schedule is Monday through Friday with a Saturday rotation; the stated hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with possible slight variations based on business needs. Reliable attendance is an essential function of the position.

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.
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.
Experience setting up, running, and reading laboratory tests and operating laboratory equipment, including microscopes, pipettes, and/or clinical diagnostic analyzers.
Ability to run and maintain analyzers and perform calibration, troubleshooting, and quality control on automated laboratory analyzers and instrumentation.
Positive attitude, teamwork skills, reliability, precision, and strong attention to detail.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of laboratory work, including extended periods of standing and sitting, phone and computer use, extended reach, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities including close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; IDEXX cannot 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 skills in two or more laboratory departments (cross-trained technologist).
Experience with Sysmex, Cellavision, Beckman, Immulite, Novus, or Hamilton instrumentation.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic testing on blood, urine, fecal, and biopsy samples.
Set up and run laboratory tests, read results, and release them according to standard operating procedures.
Use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other laboratory diagnostic tools.
Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers and instrumentation, and perform quality control.
Contribute accurate diagnostic results that support veterinary treatment and animal health outcomes.
Work collaboratively with laboratory colleagues and maintain reliable attendance.