Medical Laboratory Technician

As a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) at IDEXX, you will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world. 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. 

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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. 

You will begin your onboarding and technical development in Patient Sample Management, where you will gain foundational competencies in specimen receipt, processing, and workflow coordination. Upon successful completion of initial training, you will advance through a structured rotation across additional laboratory departments. Subsequent areas of training will include:

• Urinalysis — performance of routine and automated urinalysis testing, interpretation of results, and adherence to quality control standards.

• Hematology — operation of hematology analyzers, manual differentials, and review of abnormal findings in accordance with laboratory protocols.

• Chemistry — execution of clinical chemistry assays, instrument maintenance, reagent management, and troubleshooting procedures.

• Coagulation — performance of coagulation testing, monitoring of quality indicators, and verification of critical results.

• Cytology — support of cytology workflows, including specimen preparation, staining procedures, and quality assurance practices.

hat You'll Need to Succeed: 

• You possess a High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.  A 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: $26.97

• Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration 

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