IDEXX · 1 day ago
Histology Technical Lead (Evenings)
North Grafton, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$34/hr - $38/hr
3+ years expIDEXX is a global leader in pet diagnostics and care. As a Histology Lab Lead, you will coordinate daily activities, train and guide the team, and ensure efficient sample processing and analysis while also performing hands-on laboratory work.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLivestockVeterinary
Hiring Manager
Sarah M.
Responsibilities
You will serve as both a Laboratory Lead and Individual Contributor. The Lab Lead will be expected to do bench work in addition to lab lead responsibilities
As a Lab Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the work of Histology Technicians and/or Technologists (not direct reports)
You will leverage your passion for coaching and leading the work of others, and helping the team reach business goals
You will coordinate workflow of the team
You will problem-solve every day, from trouble-shooting histology lab equipment to resolving situational workflow and turnaround time challenges
You will bring your passion and enthusiasm for teamwork, success, innovation and excellence to your role, every day
As an individual contributor, You will be perform dissection, grossing, embedding, microtomy, special staining, and complex tissue diagnostics on veterinary samples
You will be preparing veterinary tissue samples for diagnosis
Depending on your knowledge and experience you will work on one or several of the following benches: Dissection, embedding, microtomy, and special staining
Qualification
Required
3-5+ years' experience working in a histology lab
Fully cross trained in a histology lab including: microtomy, dissection, and special stains
Attention to detail, organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support colleagues
Looking forward to working in a team
Concentrate on the details and can work reliably and precisely
Great sense of team spirit and responsibility
High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
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
Potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals
Preferred
Previous experience with complex tissue dissection
Associates, Bachelor's and / or Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
ASCP certification
2-, 3- or 4-year degree in a Science-related field
Experience and education as a Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT)
Benefits
Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day - One
Opportunity for annual cash bonus
5% matching 401k
Opportunity for performance based annual merit increase
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!
Company
IDEXX
10,000+ people, one global focus - enhancing the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock We are passionate about what we do at IDEXX – and why wouldn’t we be? When you’re working to raise the standard of care for pets, make drinking water safe for billions and keep our livestock population around the globe healthy and free of disease, it’s no wonder that what we do each day is more than just a job.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Sharon Underberg
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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