Histology Technician – 1st Shift

As Histology Technician at IDEXX youll have the opportunity to use your HT and HLT skills in a whole new way. 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.

Histology Technicians at IDEXX perform dissection grossing embedding microtomy special staining and complex tissue diagnostics on veterinary samples from dogs cats birds reptiles and all other pets big and small. Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of pets The pet owner counts on it!

(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: youll be doing as a Laboratory Technician:

• You will be preparing veterinary tissue samples for diagnosis.

• Depending on your knowledge and experience you will work on one or several of the following benches: Dissection embedding microtomy and special staining.

• You will follow SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) while performing your day-to-day work.

What youll need to succeed:

• You have 3 or more years experience working in a histology lab

• Previous experience with complex tissue dissection is a plus.

• You possess a Associates Bachelors and / or Masters degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

• It is not required to work in our lab but if you are a ASCP licensed HT/HTL this experience and education would be a plus

• 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: $31.00 - $33.00 based on experience.

• Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration

• Health / Dental / Vision benefits from day one

• 5% matching 401k

• 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 more

• The 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 areTuesday-Saturday 5:00am - 1:30pm.

• 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 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 workforce. Our 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 Histology Technician you will work on site in our West Sacramento CA lab.

Does this sound like the opportunity for you Apply today!

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