Medical Laboratory Technician, Overnights at Idexx

As a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)in theParasitologyand Sample Management departments at IDEXX you will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world. You will perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. You will join a fast-paced work environment that encourages teamwork quality and offers opportunities for personal growth. This is a full-time role with competitive benefits.Want to see what it is like to work in our lab Check out these videos from our lab employees talking about working at IDEXX: 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 the following areas:Sample Management: Where the samples enter the building and we make sure all information is correct before moving the samples out across the lab. Here we add barcodes scan samples centrifuge them as necessary and more.Parasitology: Examining samples to identify parasites utilizing fecal flotation and various microscopic techniques.What Youll Need to Succeed:Youare able towork the overnight shiftExcellent Data Entry skills and strong attention to detail.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.It is not required to work in our lab but if you were a Veterinary Technician (RVT LVT CVT)or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT) this experience and education would be a plus.Ideally you will have experience setting up running and reading lab tests and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes pipetting and / or clinical diagnostic analyzers).You have a positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support your colleaguesYou are looking forward to working in a teamYou concentrate on the details and can work reliably and preciselyYou have a great sense of team spirit and responsibilityAble 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.What You Can Expect From Us:Hourly ratestargeting $23/hourOpportunity for shift differential: $3 / hourOpportunity for annualcashbonus and merit pay increase considerationHealth/Dental/VisionBenefitsDay-One5% matching 401kOn the job trainingand career advancement opportunities (experience NOT required)Additional benefitsincluding but not limited to financial support pet insurance mentalhealth resources volunteer paid days off employee stock program foundation donationmatching and much more!Opportunity to do meaningful work where you positively impact the lives of people and pets all over the worldSchedule:The schedule for this role is Tuesday through Saturday Midnight - 8:30am (so the first night of the week is Monday PM into Tuesday AM at Midnight). There is a Saturday into Sunday night rotation (every other weekend) with the same hoursWhy IDEXXWere proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy to ensure safe drinking water for billions and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10000 talented people.So what does that mean for you We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX you will be supported by competitive compensation incentives and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.Lets pursue what matters together.IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women people of color LGBTQ individuals people with disabilities members of ethnic minorities foreign-born residents and veterans to apply.IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race color creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age religion national origin citizenship status disability ancestry marital status veteran status medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local state or federal laws.Does this sound like the opportunity for you Apply today!#LI-CH1#IND-LABRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Animal Care,Bidding,Gallery,Instrument Maintenance,Assembling,Building Electrician Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1