Parasitology Laboratory Lead - 1st Shift

IDEXX; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision benefits day one

Annual cash bonus

5% 401k matching

On-the-job training and career advance

Pet insurance

Employee stock program

Foundation donation matching

Job summary

IDEXX Laboratory Lead role is based in Glen Burnie, MD, overseeing Medical Lab Technicians and Sample Management Technicians in a fast-paced setting. You will coach the team, coordinate workflow, and troubleshoot analyzers while performing diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal, and biopsy samples to support veterinary care.

Role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to SOPs, and opportunities for growth. The position includes day-one benefits and a strong emphasis on teamwork and quality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; a 2–4‑year science degree is preferred.
• Experience using a microscope to review slides and identify sample elements.
• 3–5+ years in a laboratory; experience setting up, running, reading lab tests, and operating equipment preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented, with Veterinary Technician or Medical Laboratory Technician experience preferred.
• Physical requirements include standing/sitting, lifting up to 50 lb, and vision requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the work of Medical Lab Technicians and Sample Management Technicians.
• Coach and lead the team to help achieve business goals and coordinate workflow.
• Troubleshoot diagnostic analyzers and resolve turnaround-time challenges.
• Perform analyses using automated analyzers and microscopes to diagnose animal illnesses.
• Set up and run lab tests, read and release results according to SOPs.
• Specialize in Parasitology and support related department activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching others

Workflow coordination

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Science-related degree preferred

Tools

Microscope operation

Laboratory equipment (diagnostic analyzers)

Job description

As an IDEXX Laboratory Lead, you will perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. You will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world, joining a fast‑paced work environment that encourages teamwork, quality, and offers opportunities for personal growth.

(This is a full‑time position with excellent day‑one benefits.)

If you’d like more information about laboratory jobs at IDEXX before applying, you can explore our Laboratory Careers web page: https://careers.idexx.com/us/en/referencelaboratories

Why This Role Matters

IDEXX reference laboratories is a global network united by a shared commitment to enhancing pet care where the true strength in our name is the people behind it, including this role. Our reference laboratories make it possible for our customers to discover more with our unrelenting commitment to innovation, personalized support, guidance, and expertise, while providing the most complete and advanced menu of diagnostic tests along with technology and tools. The focus on enhancing the lives of people and pets, starts with our own employees and empowering them to achieve their goals, focusing on continuous improvement, and supporting the strong collaboration and inclusiveness that exist in our team.

In this role:

• You will oversee the work of Medical Lab Technicians and / or Sample Management Technicians (though they will not be your direct reports).
• You will coach and lead the work of others, and help the team reach business goals.
• You will coordinate the team’s workflow.
• You will problem‑solve, from trouble‑shooting diagnostic analyzers to resolving situational workflow and challenges with turnaround times.
• You will use 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 perform diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal, or pet biopsy samples that we receive in our lab by the thousands, every day.
• You will set up and run lab tests and read and release results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• You can expect to specialize in Parasitology; explore more about that department here: https://careers.idexx.com/us/en/referencelaboratories

What you need to succeed:

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience; a 2-, 3- or 4-year degree in a science‑related field is preferred
• Experience using a microscope to review slides and identify the various elements of a sample
• Ideally 3-5+ years experience working in a laboratory, although training can be provided; experience setting up, running, reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes and / or clinical diagnostic analyzers) preferred
• Attention to detail, organized with the ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment
• Be a team‑oriented worker
• Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT) experience preferred
• Ability to meet the physical requirements that go with working in a lab, i.e. 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:

• Target pay of $28.00 - 30.00 / hour, depending on experience
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus
• Opportunity for performance based annual merit increase
• Health/dental/vision benefits day one
• 5% matching 401k
• On‑the‑job training and career advancement opportunities
• Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and more

Schedule:

• You will be working 40 hours / week. The schedule will be Tuesday through Saturday, 6:00am - 2:30pm. There is an every‑other Monday rotation; when you work a Monday you will have a day off during the week, so that you are only ever working 5 days/week.
• Flexibility to stay longer as needed is a huge plus.

Why IDEXX

We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve since 1983, our team members help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease.

We have customers in over 175 countries and a collaborative global workforce. Our culture is one that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you’ll be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Knowing our work makes a meaningful impact on the health and well‑being of pets and people is what motivates us every day. If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list, you’ll find it here.

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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role.

This Laboratory Lead position will be based out of our Glen Burnie, MD location.

Does this sound like the opportunity for you?