Our Histology Support Specialists operate as liaisons between our histology laboratories, IDEXX pathologists, lab support teams, and external vendors, as well as supporting our Histology Technicians in their laboratory work. That is why they are so crucial to achieving our purpose. This role is best suited to organized, passionate communicators who strive to help animal healthcare diagnostic professionals keep our pets healthy.

Successful candidates will be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment where they will navigate various questions from internal and external stakeholders. Ability to multitask is essential as Histology Support Specialists will use a variety of methods of communication, and be required to change priorities when needed.

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.

Want to see what it is like to work in our lab? Check out these videos from our lab employees talking about working at IDEXX:

In This Role:

• You will assure accurate and timely delivery of casework (and collateral materials) to remote pathologists.

• You will be Inputting sample information in the laboratory database.

• You will be stocking benches with necessary materials to make sure the technicians have everything they need.

• You will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting virtual microscopy (VM) systems that provide remote viewing & digital slide analysis capability to pathologists.

• You will manage client queries in a timely manner.

• You will create and maintain VM system standard operating procedures.

• You will troubleshoot VM system problems with pathologists, labs, vendors, IT, and others.

• You will be responsible for the packaging and shipping of pathology samples (including blocks, slides and tissues) to offsite pathologists, clients and 3rd party vendors to complete add on testing.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Laboratory background preferred by not essential.

• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and are able to quickly change between methods of communication based on the situation.

• You work well in a fast-paced environment.

• You can work well autonomously and in collaboration with others.

• You have situational agility and can change priorities as necessary.

• You have strong technical trouble-shootingskills.

• You have excellent computer skills, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) experience a plus.

• You are organized and methodical with a good attention to detail.

• You are able to work with limited supervision

What You Can Expect From Us:

• Hourly ratestargeting: $21-23/hour plus shift differential

• Opportunity for an annualcashbonus and merit pay increase consideration

• Health/Dental/VisionBenefitsDay-One

• 5% matching 401k

• On-the-job trainingand career advancement opportunities (experience NOT required)

• Additional benefitsinclude but not limited to financial support, pet insurance assistance, mentalhealth resources, paid days off to volunteer, employee stock program, foundation donationmatching, and much more!

• Opportunity to do meaningful work where you positively impact the lives of people and pets all over the world

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 2pm-10:30pm

Why IDEXX?

We're proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Let's pursue what matters together.

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.

This position will be based out of ourElmhurst, IL location.

Does thissound like the opportunity foryou? Apply today!

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