Medical Laboratory Technician (Part Time, Days)

As a part-time 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 part-time role.

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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 :

Sample Management : Where the samples enter the lab and where we get all the information correctly into our computer system before the samples move to the other benches for analysis. This is the first area you will be trained in then later on cross trained to :

Hematology : Testing cell-related components of blood samples to enumerate and identify their cellular components including the microscopic evaluation of blood smears and the use of automated and manual counting techniques.

Chemistry / Endocrinology : Testing blood and body fluids for various analytes utilizing automated instrumentation.

Urinalysis : Analysis and evaluation of chemical and microscopic components of urine samples using automated instrumentation and manual techniques.

What Do You 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 $22.95 / hour

On the job training and career advancement opportunities (experience NOT required)

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 through Friday 2 : 30pm - 6 : 30pm.

The shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs.

Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Why IDEXX

Were 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 10000 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.

Lets 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.

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Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1