Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) – Parasitology

As a Medical Laboratory Technician in the Parasitology department at IDEXX, you will play a key role in one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world. Your work will help veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. This full‑time position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for personal growth.

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. 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.

Check out these videos from our lab employees talking about working at IDEXX:

• 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 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.

• High School diploma or equivalent. A degree in a science‑related field is preferred.
• Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT) experience and education is a plus.
• Experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes, pipetting, clinical diagnostic analyzers).
• Positive attitude and energy to support colleagues.
• Team‑player mindset.
• Attention to detail and reliable precision.
• Strong sense of team spirit and responsibility.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of lab work: standing/sitting for long periods, phone & computer use, extended reach, lifting up to 50 lb, specific vision ability (close, color, depth perception, ability to adjust focus).
• Awareness of potential exposure to biohazards, zoonotic agents, hazardous chemicals.

• Hourly pay target: $21.00 / hr.
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration.
• Health / Dental / Vision benefits.
• 5% 401(k) matching.
• On‑the‑job training and career advancement opportunities (experience not required).
• Additional benefits including financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and more.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people and pets worldwide.

• 40 hours per week. Typical shifts start at 8:00 am or 10:00 am and end at 4:30 am or 6:30 am, Monday‑Friday with a Saturday rotation. Flexibility to stay longer as needed is a huge plus.

We’re proud of the work we do—our focus on innovation, purpose, and guiding principles helps pet owners, ensures safe drinking water, and supports farmers worldwide. With customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people, we enrich our employees’ livelihoods with a positive, respectful work culture.

We value a diverse workforce and strongly encourage 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 on the basis 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.

This position will be based out of our St. Petersburg, FL location.

Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Apply today!