Histology Wetherby - Late Shift Medical Laboratory Technician

IDEXX; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% pension contribution to your fund

Bonus plan

Independent Financial Advisors

Life Insurance

Income Protection Insurance

Eye Care vouchers

Global Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work scheme

Yearly flu vaccinations

Volunteer Time Off (up to 16 hours)

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

IDEXX, one of the world’s largest veterinary diagnostics companies, invites a Medical Laboratory Technician to join its Histology team in the UK. You will process tissue samples for pathologists, perform embedding, microtomy, staining and other techniques, and run tests according to SOPs to support accurate diagnoses.

You will work a late shift, Monday to Friday, 2:00pm–10:30pm, in a full-time permanent role with competitive benefits and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• BSc in Biology/Biomedical Science/Animal Science/Zoology or equivalent.
• Experience working in a laboratory preferred with lab test setup/run/read.
• Operating laboratory equipment such as microscopes or clinical diagnostic analyzers would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process tissue samples for Pathologists.
• Involve grossing, embedding, microtomy, staining and special staining techniques.
• Set up and run lab tests according to SOPs.
• Monitor inventory of supplies, equipment and reagents.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure efficient processes.

Skills

Lab experience

Microscopy

Teamwork

Education

BSc in Biology / Biomedical Science / Animal Science / Zoology

Tools

Microscopes

Clinical analyzers

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. You will perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets across the UK. You will join a fast-paced work environment that encourages teamwork, quality, and offers opportunities for personal growth. This is a full-time permanent role (37.5hrs/week) with competitive benefits.

Why This Role Matters

IDEXX Histology departments process tissue samples from animals, for diagnostic evaluation by our team of Veterinary Pathologists. IDEXX Histology Technicians and Technologists practice embedding, microtomy, staining and special staining techniques in their roles. Thanks to you, someone's very beloved pet will get the treatment plan they need.

In This Role

• Depending on your experience you will be processing tissue samples for our Pathologists
• You will also be involved in grossing, embedding, microtomy, staining and special staining techniques
• You will be responsible for setting up and running lab tests, results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• You will perform and monitor inventory of supplies, equipment and reagents used.
• You will be working closely together and communicating with colleagues to exchange information and ensure efficient processes.

What You Will Need To Succeed

• You will have a BSc in Biology/Biomedical Science/Animal Science/Zoology or equivalent.
• You are a go-getter, a hard worker, and someone with a passion for science, innovation, and the opportunity to work on behalf of global pet health.
• Ideally, you will have experience working in a laboratory. Experience setting up, running, and reading lab test.
• Operating laboratory equipment (microscopes and/or clinical diagnostic analyzers) would be a plus.

Schedule

• This position is to be filled for the late shift. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 2:00pm to 10:30pm.
• Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.

About

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What You Can Expect From Us

• 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.