$32,000 – $40,000EntryFull Time
As a 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 full-time role with competitive 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. 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.
You will begin your onboarding and technical development in Patient Sample Management, where you will gain foundational competencies in specimen receipt, processing, and workflow coordination. Upon successful completion of initial training, you will advance through a structured rotation across additional laboratory departments. Subsequent areas of training will include:
Urinalysis — performance of routine and automated urinalysis testing, interpretation of results, and adherence to quality control standards.
Hematology — operation of hematology analyzers, manual differentials, and review of abnormal findings in accordance with laboratory protocols.
Chemistry — execution of clinical chemistry assays, instrument maintenance, reagent management, and troubleshooting procedures.
Coagulation — performance of coagulation testing, monitoring of quality indicators, and verification of critical results.
Cytology — support of cytology workflows, including specimen preparation, staining procedures, and quality assurance practices.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
You possess a High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A 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: $28.20
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
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:
The regular work schedule is Wed - Sun, 10:00 am - 6:30 pm, weekend hours will be 9:00 am - 5:30 pm.
The shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs.
Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.
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.
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 Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) position will be based out of our Manhattan, NY location.
Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Apply today!
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