Medical Laboratory Technologist - 3rd Shift

IDEXX; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) matching

Career advancement

Pet insurance

Employee stock program

Job summary

IDEXX is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to join a world-leading veterinary diagnostics team. You will perform lab testing on blood, urine, fecal and biopsy samples, operating automated analyzers and microscopes to support veterinarian treatment decisions.

You will contribute to hematology, chemistry and urinalysis workflows, set up and read tests, release results per SOPs, and maintain instrument performance in a fast-paced, collaborative lab.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years in a clinical diagnostic lab setting up, running, reading tests, operating lab equipment
• Formally trained in Clinical Pathology/Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist
• ASCP/AMT Certification is a plus
• Ability to work in high-volume lab
• Strong data management and record-keeping skills
• Excellent time management and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses and tests using automated analyzers, microscopes and other lab tools to diagnose animal illnesses
• Set up, run and read lab tests; release results following SOPs
• Specialize in Hematology, Chemistry and/or Urinalysis as needed
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory analyzers and troubleshoot issues
• Manage data records and diagnostic reports accurately

Job description

As a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MT) 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.

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 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, Chemistry, and/or Urinalysis.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• You must have 1-2+ experience working in a clinical diagnostic laboratory setting up, running, reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes and / or clinical diagnostic analyzers) in a high volume Clinical Diagnostic Lab
• You have attended school, formal academia OR in-depth, equivalent work experience focusing on Clinical Pathology/Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist
• ASCP/AMT Certification is a plus
• Strong competency/experience in 1 or more the following Bench areas:
• Hematology: Your skillset includes experience running samples on or operating one or more of the following analyzers: Sysmex; Di60 Cell Image Analyzer or CellaVision
• You have an ability to complete manual differential cell counts and coagulation tests in high-volume workload
• Chemistry: Your skillset includes the ability to utilize different centrifuge machines, Beckman Chemistry Analyzers or Immulite Analyzers
• Urinalysis: Your skillset includes the ability to operate a CLINITEK Novus Analyzer and experience manually analyzing urine samples using a microscope
• Clinical Analyzer Maintenance / Quality Control Experience a plus
• You have reliable and precise data management skills to record and maintain precise records and diagnostic reports
• You are able to conduct maintenance, basic troubleshooting and calibration on laboratory analyzers
• You have excellent time management skills that will be beneficial in a high-volume, fast-paced laboratory environment
• Communication skills are a must as we work collectively as a team!
• 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 rate targeting $28.00 - 32.00 / hr+ (with flexibility based on skillset of candidate)
• 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 much more!

Schedule

• The hours for this position are Tuesday through Saturday, 2am - 10:30am, with an every-other Sunday rotation.

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.

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.

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

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