Medical Laboratory Technician (Days) at IDEXX

Ideal for individuals with a high school diploma or a science-related degree who have experience operating lab equipment. While not required, those with a backg

Work type: onsite

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Salary: $25/hr

Type: Full-time

Summary

Ideal for individuals with a high school diploma or a science-related degree who have experience operating lab equipment. While not required, those with a background as a veterinary or medical laboratory technician are preferred for this position. **What makes it worth a look...** IDEXX offers a full-time role in Cincinnati paying $25 per hour for a consistent Monday through Friday day shift. You will receive immediate access to health benefits plus a 5% 401k match, an annual cash bonus, and potential merit increases. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Possess hands-on experience using microscopes, pipettes, and automated diagnostic analyzers. * Can manage, process, and perform tests on biological samples including blood and urine. * Are comfortable working in a lab environment with exposure to biohazards and chemicals. * Maintain the physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Job Description

As a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) 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)

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 one or more of the following areas:    

• 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.    

• Chemistry / Endocrinology: Testing blood and body fluids for various analytes, utilizing automated instrumentation. 

• Urinalysis:Analysis and evaluation of chemical and microscopic components of urine samples, using automated instrumentation and manual techniques.  

• Cytology: Processing blood and body fluids for microscopic examination by pathologists.  Includes slide preparation and staining, utilizing manual and automated counting techniques.  

• Patient Sample Management: receiving, preparing, and accessioning veterinary samples (blood, urine, feces, and biopsies) for laboratory analysis and testing.

• 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.

• Hourly rates targeting: $25.00

• 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

• This is a full-time (40 hr/wk), day-shift position with scheduled shifts 10:00am - 6:30 pm, Monday - Friday.

• The shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs.

• Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.

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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