Histology Technician (Evenings)

IDEXX; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join IDEXX as a Histology Technician and utilize your skills in a pivotal role contributing to veterinary diagnostics. You'll prepare tissue samples for examination, ensuring precise and quality results that support the health and well-being of pets. Collaborate within a dynamic team focused on impactful work while enjoying competitive pay and generous benefits from day one.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Benefits Day-One

5% matching 401k

Annual cash bonus opportunity

Employee stock program

Discounted pet insurance

Mental health resources

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience working in a histology lab required.
• Experience with complex tissue dissection is a plus.
• Physical ability to meet laboratory demands.

Responsibilities

• Preparing veterinary tissue samples for diagnosis.
• Working on dissection, embedding, microtomy, and special staining.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team spirit

Positive attitude

Education

Associates, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field

ASCP certification

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Enhancing the health and well-being of pets and people by hiring top diagnostic laboratory and histology professionals - see where your passion and…

As a clinically trained Histotechnologist or Histotechnician at IDEXX you’ll have the opportunity to use your HT and HLT skills in a whole new way. You will be a key contributor at IDEXX, the global leader in veterinary diagnostic. Yes, you read that right, Veterinary Diagnostics!

Histologists at IDEXX perform dissection, grossing, embedding, microtomy, special staining, and complex tissue diagnostics on veterinary samples from dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and all other pets big and small. Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of pets? The pet owner counts on it!

About

Want to learn more about what it is like to work in Histology at IDEXX? Check out what our employees have to say:

• https://vimeo.com/idexxcareers
• https://careers.idexx.com/us/en/histology
  
  

In this Role:

• You will be preparing veterinary tissue samples for diagnosis.
• Depending on your knowledge and experience you will work on one or several of the following benches: Dissection, embedding, microtomy, and special staining.
  
  

What Do You Need to Succeed?

• You have 1+ year experience working in a histology lab
• Previous experience with complex tissue dissection is a plus.
• Associates, Bachelor’s and / or Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• You have a positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support your colleagues
• You concentrate on the details and can work reliably and precisely
• You have a great sense of team spirit and responsibility
• Able 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.
  
  

You Can Expect From Us

• Hourly wage starting at $27 - $35/hr based on experience. ASCP HT/HTL licensed candidates with industry experience may be considered for more advanced roles.
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration
• Health/Dental/Vision Benefits Day-One
• 5% matching 401k
• Additional benefits including but not limited to discounted pet insurance, mental health resources, paid days off to volunteer, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more!
• Opportunity to do meaningful work where you positively impact the lives of people and pets all over the world
  
  

Schedule

• This is a full-time (40hr/wk), evening shift position. We are hiring for the following shifts:
• Monday - Friday, 6:00pm - 2:30pm
• Tuesday - Saturday, 3:00pm - 11:30pm or 4:00pm - 12:30am
• The shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs.
• Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.
  
  

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.

This Histotechnologist or Histotechnician position will be based out of ourElmhurst, IL location.

Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Apply today!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Biotechnology Research, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Veterinary Services

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