Medical Technologist Generalist
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Are you a clinicallytrained Human Medical Lab Technologist looking for a new challenge a new job a new way of using your skills in a whole new way As aMedical Technologist (MT)at IDEXX you will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world. (Yes you read that right Veterinary Diagnostics! You will perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. You will join a fastpaced work environment that encourages teamwork quality and offers opportunities for personal growth. This is a fulltime role with competitive benefits.
Want to see what it is like to work in our lab Check out these videos from our lab employees talking about working at IDEXX: https://vimeo/idexxcareers
In This Role:
You will be using automated analyzers microscopes and other laboratory diagnostic tools (just like those you use every day) 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:Testing cellrelated 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.
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 Youll Need To Succeed:
Ideally you will have 3 years experience working in a clinical diagnostic laboratory setting up running reading lab tests and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes and / or clinical diagnostic analyzers)
You have experience using a microscope to review slides identifying the various elements of a sample and releasing results.
You have a positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support your colleagues
You enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team
You concentrate on the details and can work reliably and precisely
You have a great sense of team spirit and responsibility
You possess a High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A 2 3 or 4year degree in a Sciencerelated 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) with an ASCP certificationl this experience and education would be a plus.
You are 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 ratetargeting $33/hour (depending on experience)
Opportunity for annualcashbonus
Opportunity for performance based annual merit increase
Health/Dental/VisionBenefitsDayOne
5 matching 401k
On the job trainingand career advancement opportunities
Additional benefitsincluding but not limited to financial support pet insurance mentalhealth resources volunteer paid days off employee stock program foundation donationmatching and much more!
Schedule:
You will be working 40 hours / week. The schedule will be Tuesday through Saturday 8:30am 5pm.
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 foreignborn 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
Full-Time
