What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Lead position at IDEXX?
As a Laboratory Lead, you coordinate daily lab activities and provide training, coaching, and guidance to the team. You act as an informational resource for your colleagues, helping ensure that 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.)
If you’d like more information about laboratory jobs at IDEXX before applying, you can explore our Laboratory Careers web page: https://careers.idexx.com/us/en/referencelaboratories
Why this role matters:
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.
In this role:
You will oversee the work of Medical Lab Technicians and / or Sample Management Technicians (though they will not be your direct reports).
You will coach and lead the work of others, and help the team reach business goals.
You will coordinate the team’s workflow.
You will problem-solve, from trouble-shooting diagnostic analyzers to resolving situational workflow and challenges with turnaround times.
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 and read and release results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
You can expect to specialize in an assigned department; explore more about those here: https://careers.idexx.com/us/en/referencelaboratories
What you need to succeed:
High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience; a 2-, 3- or 4-year degree in a science-related field is preferred
Experience using a microscope to review slides and identify the various elements of a sample
Ideally 3-5 years experience working in a laboratory, although training can be provided; experience setting up, running, reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes and / or clinical diagnostic analyzers) preferred
Attention to detail, organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Team-orientation
Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT) experience preferred
Ability to meet the physical requirements that go with working in a lab, i.e. 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:
Target pay of $38.52 / hour
Opportunity for annual cash bonus
Opportunity for performance based annual merit increase
Health / dental / vision benefits day one
5% matching 401k
On-the-job training and career advancement opportunities
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 more
Schedule:
You will be working 40 hours / week. The scheduled shifts will be Monday - Friday from 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM. Flexibility to stay longer as needed is a huge plus.
Why IDEXX:
We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve since 1983, our team members help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease.
We have customers in over 175 countries and a collaborative global workforce. Our culture is one that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you’ll be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Knowing our work makes a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of pets and people is what motivates us every day. If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list, you’ll find it here.
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.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role.
This Laboratory Lead position will be based out of our Mukilteo, WA location.
Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Apply today!
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Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Maternity & Paternity LeaveSalary : $39