Veterinary Cytology Lab Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 10%

Bonus plan

Life Insurance

Income Protection

Eye Care vouchers

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work

Flu vaccinations

Volunteer Time Off

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

IDEXX is seeking a Medical Laboratory Associate (MLA) in Cytology to join a global veterinary diagnostics team. You will perform laboratory testing to aid veterinarians in diagnosing pets, with a fast-paced, hands-on environment and opportunities for growth.

This full-time permanent role offers competitive benefits. As part of IDEXX reference laboratories, you will prepare smears, stain slides, operate microscopes and analyzers, and release results according to SOPs, contributing to accurate

Qualifications

• Experience in performing laboratory analyses and tests vital for diagnosis
• Experience operating laboratory equipment such as microscopes or analyzers
• Ability to set up, run and read lab tests
• Attention to safety and accurate data reporting

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analyses and tests vital for diagnosing pets
• Use microscopes and diagnostic tools to support veterinarians
• Culture for microbiology, prepare smears, and stain slides
• Set up and run lab tests and release results per SOPs

Skills

Laboratory testing

Microscopy

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

BSc in Biology/Biomedical Science/Animal Science/Zoology or equivalent

Tools

Microscopes

Clinical diagnostic analyzers

Job description

IDEXX is seeking a Medical Laboratory Associate (MLA) in Cytology to join a global veterinary diagnostics team. You will perform laboratory testing to aid veterinarians in diagnosing pets, with a fast-paced, hands-on environment and opportunities for growth.

This full-time permanent role offers competitive benefits. As part of IDEXX reference laboratories, you will prepare smears, stain slides, operate microscopes and analyzers, and release results according to SOPs, contributing to accurate