Vet Lab Technologist - Day-One Benefits

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health / Dental / Vision from day one

5% matching 401k

Annual cash bonus

On-the-job training & career growth

Job summary

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. seeks an experienced Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform diagnostic tests on animal samples and operate automated analyzers in a high-volume reference lab. You will read and release results following SOPs, with opportunities to specialize in an assigned department.

Preferred candidates hold MLS/CLS/MT/MLT degrees with 3–5+ years of lab experience, and may have ASCP or equivalent certification. On-site in St. Petersburg, FL with comprehensive day-one benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in MLS/CLS/MT/MLT or related field with 3-5+ years of high-volume clinical lab experience.
• ASCP, ASCP-BOC, AMT, AAB or equivalent certification preferred; experience in reference/hospital/vet diagnostic labs
• Qualified in Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunology/Serology, Urinalysis and Cytology; cross-trained in two or more departments
• Experience with Sysmex XN Series, Beckman Coulter, CellaVision; familiarity with automated analyzers and LIS
• Knowledge of CLIA, CAP and Joint Commission standards; OSHA/biohazards safety and documentation
• Independent result interpretation with critical thinking; teamwork and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Use automated analyzers, microscopes and tools to perform analyses for animal health diagnostics.
• Set up and run lab tests, read and release results per SOPs.
• Specialize in an assigned department; cross-train across areas as needed.
• Maintain instrument calibration, troubleshooting and compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Cross-trained technologist

ASCP certification preferred

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in MLS/CLS/MT/MLT or related field

Tools

Sysmex XN Series

Beckman Coulter

CellaVision

Coag Analyzers

Clinitek Advantus/Novus

Hamilton automation

Job description

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. seeks an experienced Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform diagnostic tests on animal samples and operate automated analyzers in a high-volume reference lab. You will read and release results following SOPs, with opportunities to specialize in an assigned department.

Preferred candidates hold MLS/CLS/MT/MLT degrees with 3–5+ years of lab experience, and may have ASCP or equivalent certification. On-site in St. Petersburg, FL with comprehensive day-one benefits.