Medical Laboratory Technologist (Generalist, Days)

As a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MT)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.

• 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 one or more of the following areas:Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Cytology, Immunology/Serology

• You must have 3-5+ experience working in a clinical diagnostic laboratory setting up, running, reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes and / or clinical diagnostic analyzers) in a high volume Clinical Diagnostic Lab
• You have attended school, formal academia OR in-depth, equivalent work experience focusing on Clinical Pathology/Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist
• ASCP/AMT Certification is a plus
• Strong competency/experience in 1 or more the following Bench areas
• Hematology
• Your skillset includes experience running samples on or operating one or more of the following analyzers: Sysmex; Di60 Cell Image Analyzer or CellaVision
• You have an ability to complete manual differential cell counts and coagulation tests in high-volume workload
• Chemistry
  • Your skillset includes the ability to utilize different centrifuge machines, Beckman Chemistry Analyzers or Immulite Analyzers
• Urinalysis
  • Your skillset includes the ability to operate a CLINITEK Novus Analyzer and experience manually analyzing urine samples using a microscope
• Serology
  • Your skillset includes the ability to operate a Hamilton for MPX testing and BioTek plate readers
  • You can demonstrate precision utilizing various pipettes including but not limited to: graduated, multi-channel, micro-pipettes, volumetric and transfer pipettes.
  • You have proficiency in ELISA immunoassay techniques
• You have reliable and precise data management skills to record and maintain precise records and diagnostic reports
• You are able to conduct maintenance, basic troubleshooting and calibration on laboratory analyzers
• You have excellent time management skills that will be beneficial in a high-volume, fast- paced laboratory environment
• Communication skills are a must as we work collectively as a team!
• 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.

• Hourly rate targeting: $ 37-39+ / hr, with flexibility based on skillset of candidate
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus
• Opportunity for performance based annual merit increase
• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits 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 much more!

• The hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 10a-6:30p, with a Rotating Saturday Schedule.