Medical Laboratory Technician Day Shift Parasitology at IDEXX

Ideal for a technician with a high school diploma or science-based degree who has experience handling clinical samples and operating laboratory equipment. While

Work type: onsite

Location: North Grafton, MA

Salary: $24/hr

Type: Full-time

Summary

Ideal for a technician with a high school diploma or science-based degree who has experience handling clinical samples and operating laboratory equipment. While specific veterinary or medical lab certifications are not mandatory, your background in diagnostics will help you succeed in this diagnostic-focused environment. **What makes it worth a look...** IDEXX offers $24/hr for this full-time on-site role in North Grafton, Massachusetts. You will receive comprehensive benefits starting on your first day, including a 5% 401k match and pet insurance coverage. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have experience using microscopes and running fecal flotation techniques. * Can lift up to 50lb and perform tasks requiring precise hand movements. * Are comfortable working with biohazards and animal pathology samples. * Can maintain a consistent 7:30AM-4:00PM schedule from Monday to Saturday.

Job Description

Medical Laboratory TechnicianParasitologyDay ShiftNorth Grafton, MAHIRING MANAGER: HANNAH BEECHER

As a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in theParasitology department 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 fast-paced work environment that encourages teamwork, quality, and offers opportunities for personal growth. This is a full-time role with competitive benefits.

Want to see what it is like to work in our lab? Check out these videos from our lab employees talking about working at IDEXX:

• [https://vimeo.com/idexxcareers](https://vimeo.com/idexxcareers)


• [Why Parasitology is Important to IDEXX with Ashley Lemley, Labs Manager](https://vimeo.com/663392580)


• [What You Need to Succeed in Parasitology with Timothy Ives, Lab Supervisor](https://vimeo.com/663118329)


• [The Best Part About Working in Parasitology - Stephanie McAdam, Medical Laboratory Technician](https://vimeo.com/662998583)

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 the following area:    


• Parasitology: Examining samples to identify parasites, utilizing fecal flotation and various microscopic techniques.

• 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.  


• You will be working directly with animal pathology samples-fecal/stool samples (PPE is provided)


• 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.

• Hourly rates targeting: $24 / hr


• Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration


• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day - One


• 5% matching 401k


• On the job training and career advancement opportunities


• 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 much more!


• Opportunity to do meaningful work where you positively impact the lives of people and pets all over the world

• The hours for this position are: 7:30AM-4:00PM


• The schedule for this position is: MONDAY - SATURDAY


• The days off for this position will be: SUNDAY & a day off through the week


• This is a Full Time, Benefitted Position


• Please note that reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of this position

We’re 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 10,000 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.

Let’s 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.

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