Medical Lab Technician

IDEXX; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join IDEXX as a Medical Lab Technician and be part of a leading veterinary diagnostics company. In this full-time role, you will perform laboratory tests that aid veterinarians in diagnosing and treating pets. The position offers competitive benefits, opportunities for growth, and a commitment to teamwork and innovation.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision benefits from day one

401k with 5% matching

Opportunities for career advancement

Additional benefits like pet insurance and mental health resources

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required, degree in Science is preferred.
• Experience in laboratory tests and equipment operation is a plus.
• Ability to meet physical requirements for lab work.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic tests on various pet samples and analyze results.
• Use laboratory diagnostic tools and follow SOPs for testing.
• Specialize in areas like Hematology or Chemistry.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team spirit

Laboratory techniques

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2-/3-/4-year degree in Science-related field

Tools

Automated analyzers

Microscopes

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Talent Acquisition Specialist Sr I at IDEXX

As a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) 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. You will join a fast-paced work environment that encourages teamwork, quality, and offers opportunities for personal growth. This is a full-time role with competitive benefits.

About

Want to see what it is like to work in our lab? Check out these videos from our lab employees talking about working at IDEXX:

• https://vimeo.com/idexxcareers
  
  

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. 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.

In This Role:

• You will be using 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 be performing diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal or pet biopsy samples that we receive in our lab by the thousands, every day.
• You will be responsible for setting up and running lab tests and reading and releasing results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• You can expect to specialize in one or more of the following areas:
• Hematology: Testing cell-related components of blood samples to enumerate and identify their cellular components, including the microscopic evaluation of blood smears and the use of automated and manual counting techniques.
• Chemistry / Endocrinology: Testing blood and body fluids for various analytes, utilizing automated instrumentation.
• Urinalysis: Analysis and evaluation of chemical and microscopic components of urine samples, using automated instrumentation and manual techniques.
• Cytology: Processing blood and body fluids for microscopic examination by pathologists. Includes slide preparation and staining, utilizing manual and automated counting techniques.
• Immunology / Serology: Testing blood and other samples for the presence of viral and bacterial disease by detecting antibodies (AB) or antigens (AG).
  

What You'll Need To Succeed

• You possess a High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A 2-, 3- or 4-year degree in a Science-related field is preferred.
• It is not required to work in our lab, but if you were a Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT)or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT), this experience and education would be a plus.
• Ideally, you will have experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes, pipetting and / or clinical diagnostic analyzers).
• You have a positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support your colleagues
• You are looking forward to working in a team
• 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.
• 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

• Hourly rates targeting : $23.00 / hr
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration
• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day - One
• 5% matching 401k
• On the job training and career advancement opportunities (experience NOT required)
• Additional benefit s including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, 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

• The hours for this position areMonday - Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm .
• 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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

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

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