Medical Laboratory Technologist 3rd Shift

As Medical Laboratory Technologist at IDEXX you perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. You will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world joining a fast-paced work environment that encourages teamwork quality and offers opportunities for personal growth.

We offer extensive training for this role so whether youve worked in a lab before or this would be your first lab job we hope youll consider applying and discover the good you can do on our team.

(This is a full-time position with excellent day-one benefits.)

If youd like more information about laboratory jobs at IDEXX before applying you can explore our Laboratory Careers web page: link.

What youll be doing as a Medical Laboratory Technologist:

• You will use 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 perform diagnostic tests on blood urine fecal or pet biopsy samples that we receive in our lab by the thousands every day.
• You will set up and run lab tests then read and release results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
• You can expect to specialize in one or more of the following areas:
  • Patient Sample Management: receiving preparing and accessioning veterinary samples (blood urine feces and biopsies) for laboratory analysis and testing.
  • Parasitology:Examining samples to identify parasites utilizing fecal flotation and various microscopic techniques.
  • Immunology / Serology:Testing blood and other samples for the presence of viral and bacterial disease by detecting antibodies (AB) or antigens (AG).
  • Cytology:Processing blood and body fluids for microscopic examination by pathologists. Includes slide preparation and staining utilizing manual and automated counting techniques.
  • Urinalysis: Analysis and evaluation of chemical and microscopic components of urine samples using automated instrumentation and manual techniques.
  • Chemistry / Endocrinology:Testing blood and body fluids for various analytes utilizing automated instrumentation.
  • 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.

What youll need to succeed:

• You have 3-5 years experience working in a high volume Clinical Laboratory working on patient samples (in one of more of the departments above)
• 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 ratestargeting:$36/hour depending on experience (must have 3-5 years of experience as an MLT or MT in a high volume clinical lab setting see bench areas above)
• Opportunity for annualcashbonus and merit pay increase consideration
• Health/Dental/Visionbenefitsfrom dayone
• 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 more
• The opportunity to do meaningful work where you positively impact the lives of people and pets all over the world

Schedule:

• This is a full-time 40 hr/wk night shift position with scheduled shifts 12:00am (midnight) - 8:30am Tuesday-Saturday; with an every third Sunday rotation12:00am (midnight)8:30 a.m.
• 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 since 1983 our team members help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy ensure safe drinking water for billions and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease.

We have customers in over 175 countries and a collaborative global culture is one that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX youll be supported by competitive compensation incentives and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Knowing our work makes a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of pets and people is what motivates us every day. If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list youll find it here.

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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role.

As a Medical Laboratory Technologist you will work on site in our Portland OR lab.

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