Medical Laboratory Technologist, Culture Reader - Part Time

IDEXX; North Grafton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career advancement opportunities

Financial support

Pet insurance

Mental health resources

Volunteer paid days off

Employee stock program

Foundation donation matching

Job summary

IDEXX in North Grafton, MA is seeking a Microbiology Medical Laboratory Technologist (Part Time) to perform diagnostic tests that support veterinarians in treating pets. You will work on site with automated analyzers, microscopes, and culture reading to deliver accurate results in a fast-paced team environment.

The role offers on-the-job training, flexible hours, and opportunities for growth within a global veterinary diagnostics leader.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Veterinary Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, or related field.
• Extensive microbiology knowledge including culture reading, media, techniques and organism identification.
• Culture reading experience in a high-volume, fast-paced lab.
• Experience setting up, running, reading lab tests and operating lab equipment (microscopes, pipetting, analyzers).
• Positive attitude, teamwork, attention to detail and reliability.
• Able to stand/sit for long periods, lift up to 50 lb, and meet lab safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses and tests to diagnose animal illnesses using automated analyzers, microscopes and other tools.
• Examine, interpret and document microbiological cultures from animal specimens.
• Specialize in reading culture plates, organism identification, QA and safety practices.
• Read and document bacterial, fungal, and yeast cultures; evaluate colony morphology and hemolysis.
• Perform gram stains, staining procedures, biochemical testing and MALDI-TOF as needed.
• Set up and run lab tests; read and release results per SOPs.
• Work in an assigned department and explore related reference laboratories opportunities.

Skills

Microbiology

Culture Reading

Media Knowledge

Organism ID

Lab Safety

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field

Tools

Microscopes

Pipetting

Clinical analyzers

MALDI-TOF

Job description

As a Microbiology Medical Laboratory Technologist (Part Time) at IDEXX, you 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.

We offer extensive training for this role so, whether you’ve worked in a lab before or this would be your first lab job, we hope you’ll consider applying and discover the good you can do on our team.

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 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 be responsible for examining, interpreting and documenting microbiological cultures from animal specimens to support the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.
• This role requires expertise in culture plate evaluation, organism identification, quality assurance practices and laboratory safety procedures.
• You can expect to specialize in reading, interpreting and documenting bacterial, fungal, and yeast cultures from a variety of animal specimens
• You will be evaluating colony morphology, growth characteristics, hemolysis patterns and organism abundance
• You should be able to perform and interpret gram stains and other microbiological staining procedures, utilize identification methods including biochemical testing, automated systems for testing and MALDI-TOF technology
• You will set up and run lab tests, then read and release results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• You can expect to specialize in an assigned department; explore more about those here: https://careers.idexx.com/us/en/referencelaboratories

What You Need To Succeed

• You possess an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Veterinary Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related scientific field.
• You have an extensive skillset in microbiology, culture reading, knowledge of microbiological media, culture techniques and organism identification.
• Candidates must have culture reading experience in a high volume, fast paced laboratory
• 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: $25 / hr (but will be based on culture reading skillset)
• 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
• The opportunity to do meaningful work where you positively impact the lives of people and pets all over the world

Schedule:

• The schedule for this position is: Monday - Friday
• The hours for this position are flexible! Start time is between 5am-9am
• This is a part time position
• You must be able to work one rotating weekend day
• 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 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.

As a Laboratory Technician, you will work on site in our NORTH GRAFTON, MA lab.

Does this sound like the opportunity for you?