Veterinary Medical Laboratory Technician - 3rd Shift

Idexx•North Grafton, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Veterinary Medical Laboratory Technician at IDEXX, you will perform laboratory testing that aids veterinarians in diagnosing and treating pets. This role is a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies globally, operating in a fast-paced work environment that emphasizes teamwork, quality, and personal growth. IDEXX offers extensive training, making it suitable for individuals with prior lab experience or those new to the field. This is a full-time position with comprehensive day-one benefits. IDEXX Reference Laboratories is a global network dedicated to advancing pet care, with its strength derived from its people. The reference laboratories enable customers to achieve more through innovation, personalized support, guidance, and expertise, offering a complete and advanced diagnostic test menu, technology, and tools. The company focuses on enhancing the lives of people and pets by empowering employees to achieve their goals, promoting continuous improvement, and fostering strong collaboration and inclusiveness within teams.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have worked an alternate shift in the past (overnight or flex shift).
Reliable and dependable attendance is essential.
Required to work with veterinary clinical samples: blood, urine, fecal samples, surgical biopsies, etc.
Ability to meet physical requirements: standing and sitting for extended periods, phone & computer use, extended reach, lifting up to 50lb, and specific vision ability (close, color, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus).
Awareness of potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals in a laboratory setting.

Nice To Haves

A 2-, 3- or 4-year degree in a Science-related field is preferred.
Experience as a Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT).
Experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests.
Experience operating laboratory equipment (microscopes, pipetting and/or clinical diagnostic analyzers).
Positive attitude and energy.
Desire to work in a team.
Concentration on details and ability to work reliably and precisely.
Great sense of team spirit and responsibility.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory testing using automated analyzers, microscopes, and other diagnostic tools to diagnose animal illnesses, injuries, and diseases in support of veterinarian animal treatment.
Conduct diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal, or pet biopsy samples.
Set up and run lab tests, then read and release results according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Specialize in an assigned department, which could include Parasitology, Hematology, Serology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, or Cytology.