As a part-time 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 part-time role with competitive benefits.
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.
- Immunology / Serology: Testing blood and other samples for the presence of viral and bacterial disease by detecting antibodies (AB) or antigens (AG).
What You'll Need to Succeed:
- 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.
What You Can Expect From Us:
- Hourly rates targeting: 24.00/hr
- 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 (experience NOT required).
- 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.
Schedule:
- This is a part-time (30hr/wk), benefitted, day-shift position with scheduled shifts Monday - Friday, 12:00pm - 6:30pm.
- The shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs.
- Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.
This part-time Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) position will be based out of our Mukilteo, WA location.
Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Apply today!
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