Hematology Wetherby - Medical Laboratory Technician I

IDEXX; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% salary contribution to pension

Inclusion in Bonus plan

Life Insurance

Income Protection Insurance

Eye Care vouchers

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Yearly flu vaccinations

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

IDEXX in Wetherby is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician on a one-year contract, full-time, to join the Hematology team supporting veterinarians across the UK.

You will perform CBCs and coagulation testing using automated analyzers and microscopes, prepare samples, and read results in accordance with SOPs, contributing to rapid, accurate diagnoses for beloved pets. Training is provided, with strong emphasis on accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• Lab experience is a plus; hematology or blood smear experience is an advantage but not essential — full training is provided.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude and comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to follow SOPs, use computers for data entry, and multitask with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including standing or sitting for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and specific vision requirements.

Responsibilities

• Use automated hematology analyzers, microscopes, and other diagnostic tools to perform CBCs and coagulation testing.
• Prepare and evaluate blood, bone marrow, and body fluid samples, flagging abnormal results for pathologist review.
• Set up and run lab tests, and read and release results according to SOPs.
• From day one, work within a team, with full autonomy and support to help vets diagnose pets quickly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Multitasking

SOP compliance

Computer literacy

Education

BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Tools

Hematology analyzers

Microscopes

Job description

As a Medical Laboratory Technician at IDEXX, you will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world, performing laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets across the UK. This is a one-year contract, full-time, with competitive benefits.

Why This Role Matters

The IDEXX Hematology team in Wetherby is dynamic, forward-thinking, and closely connected to the wider European IDEXX network. We process high-volume blood specimens for diagnostic evaluation by our Veterinary Pathologists, operating automated, top-of-the-range equipment to meet daily targets. Thanks to you, someone's very beloved pet will get the treatment plan they need.

In This Role

• You will use automated hematology analyzers, microscopes, and other diagnostic tools to perform CBCs, coagulation testing, and other analyses that support veterinarians in diagnosing illness and disease.
• You will prepare and evaluate blood, bone marrow, and body fluid samples, including manual differential cell counts and morphology assessment, flagging abnormal results for pathologist review.
• You will set up and run lab tests, and read and release results according to SOPs.
• From day one, you'll have full autonomy, with full support whenever you need it — as part of a team proud of helping vets diagnose pets and animals quickly.

What You Will Need To Succeed

• BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• Lab experience is a plus; hematology or blood smear experience is an advantage but not essential — full training is provided.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude and comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to follow SOPs, use computers for data entry, and multitask with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including standing or sitting for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and specific vision requirements (close, color, depth perception)
• This is a laboratory, so there is potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 06:00 – 17:30 (flexible start 6:00–8:00) for one month, then Tuesday – Saturday the following month (same weekday hours, Saturday hours are 07:00–15:30).

What You Can Expect From Us

In addition to competitive salaries, IDEXX offers a generous benefits package:

• 10% salary contribution to your pension
• Inclusion in Bonus plan
• Access to Independent Financial Advisors
• Life Insurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Eye Care vouchers
• Access to a global Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Yearly flu vaccinations
• Up to 16 hours paid Volunteer Time Off per year
• Access to Private Medical Insurance

Why IDEXX?

We’re 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 10,000 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.

Let’s 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.