Medical Laboratory Technologist

Idexx•Elmhurst, IL

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, team-oriented environment focused on quality and personal growth, contributing to a global veterinary diagnostic laboratory network. You use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other diagnostic tools to analyze blood, urine, fecal, and biopsy samples. You set up and run tests, interpret results, and release them according to standard operating procedures. You will specialize in an assigned department. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, benefits-eligible, and onsite at the IDEXX laboratory in Elmhurst, Illinois. First- and third-shift schedules are available; hours may vary based on laboratory needs, and qualified candidates may work with the hiring team on a suitable schedule.

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 ideally held; the posting describes this as ideal rather than required.
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 with laboratory analyzers and instrumentation, including maintenance, daily startup, troubleshooting, calibration, and quality control.
Ability to set up, run, and read laboratory tests and operate laboratory equipment, including microscopes, pipettes, and/or clinical diagnostic analyzers.
Positive, collaborative approach to teamwork and careful, reliable, precise attention to detail.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including prolonged standing and sitting, phone and computer use, extended reach, lifting up to 50 pounds, and close, color, and depth vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work in a laboratory with potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals.
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; certification is highly preferred but not required.
Strong skills in two or more laboratory departments (cross-trained technologist).
Experience using Beckman, Sysmex, Novus, Immulite, Hamilton, or Cellavision analyzers.
Experience working with the hiring team to arrange a schedule that suits both the candidate and laboratory team.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic testing on blood, urine, fecal, and biopsy samples to support veterinary diagnosis and treatment.
Set up and run laboratory tests, read results, and release results according to standard operating procedures.
Use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other laboratory diagnostic tools.
Operate, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and perform quality control on laboratory analyzers and instrumentation.
Maintain reliable and dependable attendance.

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 and pet insurance.
Mental health resources.
Paid volunteer days off.
Employee stock program.
Foundation donation matching.