Microbiology Lab Technologist — Part-Time, Flexible Hours

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

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.