Histology Lab Lead - 2nd Shift

As a Histology Laboratory Lead, you coordinate daily lab activities and provide training, coaching, and guidance to the team. You act as an informational resource for colleagues, ensuring 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.

IDEXX reference laboratories is a global network that empowers employees to achieve their goals, focusing on continuous improvement and collaboration.

• 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, helping the team reach business goals.
• You will coordinate the team's workflow.
• You will problem‑solve, from troubleshooting histology lab equipment to resolving workflow challenges with turnaround times.
• You will prepare veterinary tissue samples for diagnosis in support of animal treatment.
• You will perform dissection, grossing, embedding, microtomy, special staining, and complex tissue diagnostics on veterinary samples.
• You will follow SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).

• Associates, Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• You should be fully cross‑trained in a histology lab, including microtomy, dissection, and special stains.
• Previous experience with complex tissue dissection is a plus.
• Attention to detail, organized and able to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• Team orientation.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the lab, e.g., standing and sitting for extended periods, phone & computer use, extended reach, lifting up to 50 lb, and specific vision ability.
• Exposure to biohazards and hazardous chemicals is possible.

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

• 40 hours per week, 4:00 pm – 12:30 am, Tuesday‑Saturday.
• Shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs.
• Reliable attendance is essential.

We are a leader in innovation, helping pet owners, farmers, and other stakeholders ensure the health of animals and people worldwide. Our culture embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. Competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits await employees who bring purposeful work and drive improvement.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce 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 cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role.

This Laboratory Lead position will be based in Elmhurst, IL.