Medical Laboratory Technician (Chemistry, Days)

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In This Role:   

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

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What You'll Need to Succeed: 

• 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), 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 $23/hour

• 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 financial support, pet insura