Medical Laboratory Technician - 1st Shift

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: You have a clinical pathology skillset-either in veterinary or human laboratory setting Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Serology skillset
• You
• MUST be able to work the early morning shift with a 4:30am start time on a long term basis. This schedule will not change. This is a busy time in our lab. You have a strong veterinary laboratory skillset 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 pay: $ 22 / hr 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 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! 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: 4:30AM - 1:00PM
• This is an
• EARLY
• MORNING position
• The schedule for this position is:
• Tuesday
• Morning -
• Saturday
• Morning
• Please note: This is an early morning start time. This schedule will not change. You must be able to work early mornings on a long term basis. 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, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people. So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. Let’s pursue what matters together. IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws. This Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) position will be based out of our DALLAS, TEXAS location. Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Apply today! #LI-JO1 An innovation leader in every industry we serve, IDEXX follows its Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people. Approximately one-third of our team is located outside the United States.