this role matters: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 including this role. 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. The focus on enhancing the lives of people and pets starts with our own employees and empowering them to achieve their goals focusing on continuous improvement and supporting the strong collaboration and inclusiveness that exist in our team.
In this role:
You will oversee the work of Histology Lab Technicians and / or Histology Lab Assistants/Support Staff (though they will not be your direct reports).
You will coach and lead the work of others and help the team reach business goals.
You will coordinate the teams workflow.
You will problem-solve from trouble-shooting histology lab equipment to resolving situational workflow and challengeswith turnaround times.
You will be preparing veterinary tissue samples for diagnosis in support of veterinarian animal treatment.
You will be performing dissection grossing embedding microtomy special staining and complex tissue diagnostics on veterinary samples.
You will follow SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
What you need to succeed:
Associates Bachelors and / or Masters degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
You should be fully cross trained in a histology lab. This includes: microtomy dissection and special stains.
Previous experience with complex tissue dissection is a plus.
Attention to detail organized with the ability to multi-task in afast-pacedenvironment
ASCP certification preferred.
Team-orientation
Ability to meet the physical requirements that go with working in a lab i.e. 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:
Target pay of $ 35.00 based on experience and ASCP certification.
Opportunity for annualcashbonus
Health/dental/visionbenefitsdayone
Opportunity for performance based annual merit increase
5% matching 401k
On-the-job training and 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
Schedule:
You will be working 40 hours / week with the following schedule: 4:00 pm - 12:30 am Tuesday - Saturday.
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.
ThisLaboratory Leadposition will be based out of ourElmhurst ILlocation.
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