Histology Laboratory Assistant

As a Laboratory Assistant in the Histology department at IDEXX, you will be assisting with some of the many tasks vital to the running of our network of Reference Labs. We receive thousands of clinical samples (blood, urine, fecal, and tissue samples) every day from Veterinary Clinics, and we run tests on those samples to help veterinarians identify what might be wrong with someone's pet.   In this role, you will be helping to sort, tag, and prepare veterinary samples for testing.  Every sample you help to move along quickly and accurately in the process means we are one step closer to finding out how or why the pet might be sick.  Thanks to you, someone's very beloved pet will get the treatment plan they need - how great is that?  

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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 Inputting sample information in the laboratory database.  

• You will be stocking benches with necessary materials to make sure the technicians have everything they need. 

• You may be running special equipment to prep samples for testing.  

• You will be packing samples for storage. 

• You will also be assisting with various administrative tasks and other duties as required. 

What Do You Need to Succeed? 

• You possess a High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.   

• 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: $20.00 - $22.00/hr plus shift differential

• 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 pet insurance assistance, mental health resources, paid days off to volunteer, 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  Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 6:30pm. (Please note, hours for the training period may be different.)

• 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, 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, a