Are you interested in joining IDEXX as a Temporary Senior Laboratory Associate? This is an opportunity to be a member of the Cytology Dx Research & Development organization. You will be a part of the discovery team that drives hematology research. Your role will be critical to enabling sample collection for discovery work and supporting the ongoing analysis on these instruments.
What you'll doPerforms laboratory analyses to assay various pet and other animal illnesses, injuries and diseases; processes specimens, manages results, and assists in research
Receiving and screening samples throughout the day
Maintains and communicates schedules and changes in schedules
Manages lab inventory, procures supplies and stocks shelves
Responsible for general lab maintenance and overall cleanliness of lab and lab equipment
Supports and maintains various processes, systems and databases
Performs recordkeeping, data collection and analysis
Performs administrative duties such as preparing parcel deliveries and alerting team members when deliveries have arrived
Receives and aliquots biological samples as well as maintains sample tracking database for discovery work
Running human based quality control on analyzers
High School degree with 0-2 years of experience
Vet assistants are encouraged to apply
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, standard operating procedures (SOPs), material safety data sheets (MSDSs), operating and maintenance instructions, instrument and software manuals, government rules and technical procedures
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Strong initiative and follow through
Attention to detail
Written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as a team contributor
Willingness to learn new skills
Must be reliable - attendance is an essential function of the position
Ability to work independently and as a team contributor
Must demonstrate a high level of customer service
Good computer skills: Microsoft Office
Ability to make quality blood films preferred
Must be able to lift 40 pounds
Target Hourly Rate: $25.75
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.
While we appreciate our staffing partners, we are unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.
#LI-CAG