Medical Technologist (Generalist)

Are you a clinically-trained Human Medical Lab Technologist, looking for a new challenge, a new job, a new way of using your skills in a whole new way? As a Medical Technologist (MT) at IDEXX, you will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world. (Yes, you read that right - Veterinary Diagnostics! 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. 

Want to see what it is like to work in our lab? Check out these videos from our lab employees talking about working at IDEXX:   https://vimeo.com/idexxcareers 

In This Role:   

• You will be using automated analyzers, microscopes, and other laboratory diagnostic tools (just like those you use every day) 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: Testing cell-related components of blood samples to enumerate and identify their cellular components, including the microscopic evaluation of blood smears and the use of automated and manual counting techniques.     

  • Chemistry / Endocrinology: Testing blood and body fluids for various analytes, utilizing automated instrumentation.  

  • Urinalysis:  Analysis and evaluation of chemical and microscopic components of urine samples, using automated instrumentation and manual techniques.       

  • Cytology: Processing blood and body fluids for microscopic examination by pathologists.  Includes slide preparation and staining, utilizing manual and automated counting techniques. 

  • Immunology / Serology: Testing blood and other samples for the presence of viral and bacterial disease by detecting antibodies (AB) or antigens (AG).   

What You'll Need To Succeed:  

• Ideally, you will have 3+ years' experience working in a clinical diagnostic laboratory setting up, running, reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes and / or clinical diagnostic analyzers) 

• You have experience using a microscope to review slides, identifying the various elements of a sample, and releasing results. 

• You have a positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support your colleagues  

• You enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team  

• You concentrate on the details and can work reliably and precisely  

• You have a great sense of team spirit and responsibility  

• You possess a High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.  A 2-, 3- or 4-year degree in a Science-related field is preferred.  

• 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), with an ASCP certification,l this experience and education would be a plus.    

• You are 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