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Job summary

A leading veterinary diagnostic company is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for their Parasitology department in Louisville, KY. In this full-time position, you will use automated analyzers and microscopes to conduct diagnostic tests on a variety of samples, while collaborating in a fast-paced environment that fosters quality and teamwork. Ideal candidates possess a strong educational background in science and experience with laboratory equipment.

Benefits

Health / Dental / Vision Benefits starting Day One
5% matching 401k
On the job training
Career advancement opportunities
Additional benefits including financial support and pet insurance

Qualifications

  • Experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests.
  • Ability to meet physical requirements of working in a lab.
  • Experience as a Veterinary Technician or Medical Laboratory Technician is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Perform laboratory testing to diagnose animal illnesses.
  • Examine samples for parasites using various techniques.
  • Set up and run lab tests according to SOPs.

Skills

Attention to detail
Teamwork
Reliability
Positive attitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent
2-, 3- or 4-year degree in a Science-related field

Tools

Microscopes
Laboratory diagnostic tools

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technician Parasitology Day Shift page is loaded

Medical Laboratory Technician Parasitology Day Shift
Bewerben locations Louisville, KY time type Full time posted on Gestern ausgeschrieben job requisition id J-047950

As aMedical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in the Parasitology department 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.

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
  • Why Parasitology is Important to IDEXX with Ashley Lemley, Labs Manager
  • What You Need to Succeed in Parasitology with Timothy Ives, Lab Supervisor
  • The Best Part About Working in Parasitology - Stephanie McAdam, Medical Laboratory Technician

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 the following area:
  • Parasitology: Examining samples to identify parasites, utilizing fecal flotation and various microscopic techniques.

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: $ 21 / 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 benefits 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 are: 7am-3:30pm
  • The schedule for this position is: Tuesday-Saturday
  • This is a full time, benefitted position
  • Please note that reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of this 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 Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) position will be based out of our LOUISVILLE, KY location.


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