Histology Lab Lead - 2nd Shift

Role Summary

As a Histology Laboratory Lead, you coordinate daily lab activities, provide training, coaching, and guidance to the team, and perform day‑to‑day laboratory bench work. This is a full‑time position with excellent day‑one benefits. You can explore our Histology Careers page at

• Oversee the work of Histology Lab Technicians and Assistants/Support Staff (coach and lead the team to meet business goals).
• Coordinate the team’s workflow and problem‑solve equipment and workflow challenges to maintain turnaround times.
• Prepare veterinary tissue samples for diagnosis, including dissection, grossing, embedding, microtomy, special staining, and complex tissue diagnostics.
• Follow SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).

• Associate, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Full cross‑training in a histology lab, including microtomy, dissection, and special stains.
• Previous experience with complex tissue dissection is a plus.
• Attention to detail, organized, and ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• Team‑orientation and ability to meet the physical requirements (standing, sitting, lifting up to 50lb, visual acuity, etc.).
• Acceptance of potential exposure to biohazards, zoonotic agents, and hazardous chemicals.

• Target pay of $35.00 per hour, based on experience and ASCP certification.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits, day‑one.
• Annual cash bonus opportunity.
• Annual merit increase and 5% matching 401(k).
• On‑job training and career advancement opportunities.
• Additional benefits: financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and more.

40hours per week.

Shifts:

4:00pm – 12:30am, Tuesday–Saturday (with possible slight variations).

Elmhurst, IL.

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 United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role.