Medical Laboratory Technician 3rd Shift Chemistry TEMP
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Job Description
As a 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 fastpaced work environment that encourages teamwork quality and offers opportunities for personal growth. This is a fulltime role with competitive benefits.
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IDEXX reference laboratories is a global network united by a shared commitment to enhancing pet care where the true strength in our name is the people behind it. Our reference laboratories make it possible for our customers to discover more with our unrelenting commitment to innovation personalized support guidance and expertise while providing the most complete and advanced menu of diagnostic tests along with technology and tools.
In This Role:
- 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: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:
- Youare able towork the overnight shift
- 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) 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.
Schedule:
- The hours for this position are: 2am10:30am
- The schedule for this position is: TuesdaySaturday
- This is a Temporary/Contingent Position
- The pay for this position is: $22 / HR
- Please note that reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of this 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 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.
This Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) position will be based out of our NORTH GRAFTON MA location.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
