Medical Laboratory Technologist

As an experienced Medical Laboratory Technologist at IDEXX, you perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. You will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world, joining a fast-paced work environment that encourages teamwork, quality, and offers opportunities for personal growth.

(This is a full-time position with excellent day-one benefits.)

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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, including this role. 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.

The focus on enhancing the lives of people and pets, starts with our own employees and empowering them to achieve their goals, focusing on continuous improvement, and supporting the strong collaboration and inclusiveness that exist in our team.

• 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 in our lab by the thousands, every day.
• You will set up and run lab tests, then read and release results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• You can expect to specialize in an assigned department; explore more about those here:

• As a Medical Laboratory Technologist, you will have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), Medical Technology (MT), Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), or a related biological, biomedical, or chemical science field.
• Candidates who have an ASCP, ASCP-BOC, AMT, AAB, or equivalent professional certification are highly preferred. Prior experience in a reference laboratory, hospital laboratory, veterinary diagnostic laboratory, research laboratory, or high-volume clinical testing environment is also required.
• Qualified applicants who will be considered for this position must have comprehensive academic training and hands-on clinical experience in:
  Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunology/Serology, Urinalysis and Cytology. Ideally, you will have a strong skillset in two or more of these departments (Cross-Trained Technologist).
• Extensive skillset utilizing the Sysmex XN Series, Beckman Coulter, Cella Vision, Coag Analyzers, Clinitek Advantus/Novus, automated liquid handling experience (Hamilton).
• Instrument maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting independently is also a plus.
• Knowledge and compliance of CLIA, CAP and/or Joint Commission standards knowledge, OSHA/biohazards safety protocols, documentation and chain-of-custody procedures and LIS proficiency.
• Independent result interpretation utilizing critical thinking skills, delta checks and recognition of discrepancies between clinical presentation and lab results.
• You have a positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support your colleagues and look forward to working in a team.
• You concentrate on details and can work reliably, precisely and take pride in your attention to detail. You are aware that each specimen in our labs is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing accurate diagnostics…