Medical Laboratory Technologist - 1st Shift

As Medical Laboratory Technologist at IDEXX, you perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. You will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world, joining a fast-paced work environment that encourages teamwork, quality, and offers opportunities for personal growth.

We offer extensive training for this role so, whether you’ve worked in a lab before or this would be your first lab job, we hope you’ll consider applying and discover the good you can do on our team.

(This is a full-time position with excellent day-one benefits.)

If you’d like more information about laboratory jobs at IDEXX before applying, you can explore our Laboratory Careers web page: link.

What you’ll be doing as a Laboratory Technologist:

• You will use 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 perform diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal or pet biopsy samples that we receive in our lab by the thousands, every day.   
• You will set up and run lab tests, then read and release results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).

What you’ll need to succeed: 

• You have 3+ years' microscopic experience analyzing Clinical Patient Samples in the areas of Urinalysis, Hematology, or Parasitology
• You understand cell morphology for the samples in the bench areas above
• Ideally, you have experience with Beckman Coulter AU5800 Analyzers
• 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: $30-33+/hour, depending on experience
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration 
• Health / Dental / Vision benefits from day one 
• 5% matching 401k 
• On-the-job training and career advancement opportunities
• Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and more
• The 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 with alternating Saturdays (5-day work week, 40hrs/week, 8.5hrs/day with 30-minute clocked out lunch. When you are scheduled on a Saturday, you will have a weekday off).

  The schedule requires a staggered start time, depending on the department the you are trained in and/or scheduled in after additional cross-training. Your start time could be at 6, 8, 8:30, or 9:30am, and your end time would thus be anywhere from 2:30pm - 6pm. The successful candidate can work the 8.5 hour schedule that falls between all those times.

• 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 since 1983, our team members help pet owners worldwide ke