Laboratory Lead Overnight
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Glen Burnie, MD - USA
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Job Summary
As an IDEXX Laboratory Lead you coordinate daily lab activities and provide training coaching and guidanceto the team. You act as an informational resourcefor your colleagues helping ensure that samples are processed and analyzed efficiently.
You will be a lead and a resource to other lab team members while also working as an individual contributor doing day-to-day laboratory bench work.
(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: 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.
You will oversee the work of Laboratory Technicians in our Sample Management Department (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 diagnostic analyzers to resolving situational workflow and challengeswith turnaround times.
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 and read and release results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
You can expect to specialize in our Sample Management Department; explore more about that department here: you need to succeed:
Experience working in a Specimen Processing Specimen Accessioning or Sample Management Role in a fast-paced high volume work environment preferred
High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience; a 2- 3- or 4-year degree in a science-related field is preferred
Experience using a microscope to review slides and identify the various elements of a sample
Ideally 3-5years experienceworking in a laboratory although training can be provided; experience setting up running reading lab tests and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes and / or clinical diagnostic analyzers) preferred
Attention to detail organized with the ability to multi-task in afast-pacedenvironment
Be a team-oriented worker
An 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.
Target pay of$29/ hour dependent upon experience
Opportunity for annualcashbonus
Opportunity for performance based annual merit increase
Health/dental/visionbenefitsdayone
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
You will be working 40 hours / week. The scheduled shifts will be Tuesday through Saturday Midnight - 8:30am. There is an every-other Sunday rotation with Sunday hours 10:30pm - 7am. Flexibility to stay longer as needed is a huge plus.
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 our Glen Burnie MD location.
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