IDEXX · 2 hours ago
Histology Laboratory Assistant (Evenings)
Elmhurst, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21/hr - $24/hrIDEXX is a global leader in veterinary diagnostics, dedicated to enhancing pet care. As a Histology Laboratory Assistant, you will support the histology department by preparing tissue samples, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate delivery of casework to pathologists.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLivestockVeterinary
Responsibilities
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 may be running special equipment to prep samples for the histology technicians/technologists
You will be packing samples for storage
You will assure accurate and timely delivery of casework (and collateral materials) to remote pathologists
You will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting virtual microscopy (VM) systems which provide remote viewing & digital slide analysis capability to pathologists
You will organize and archive pending and completed VM cases
You will track VM system errors
You will troubleshoot VM system problems with pathologists, labs, vendors, IT and others
You will also be assisting with various administrative tasks and other duties as required
Qualification
Required
You possess a High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
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
You have strong computer skills - MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.)
You have the ability to create and report on metrics
You have strong organizational skills
You have excellent client service skills
Able to effectively demonstrate project administration skills and/or task management skills
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
Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position
Preferred
It is not required to work in our lab, but if you had prior experience working in a histology lab, this experience would be a plus
Benefits
Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day - One
Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration
5% matching 401k
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.
Founded in 1983
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1991-06-21IPO
1984-01-01Seed
Leadership Team
Sharon Underberg
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Angie DeRusha
Director Global Marketing Strategy
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