IDEXX · 2 hours ago
Laboratory Lead (Overnight)
Greensboro, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$0/hr - $35.35/hr
3+ years expIDEXX is a dynamic laboratory focused on enhancing the lives of people and pets. The Laboratory Lead coordinates daily activities, provides training, and ensures efficient sample processing and analysis.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLivestockVeterinary
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 Medical Lab Technicians and/or Sample Management Technicians (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 diagnostic analyzers 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 using 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 be performing diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal, or pet biopsy samples that we receive in our lab by the thousands, every day
You will be responsible for setting up and running lab tests and reading and releasing results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
You can expect to specialize in one or more of the following areas:
Parasitology: Examining samples to identify parasites, utilizing fecal flotation and various microscopic techniques
Patient Sample Management: Receiving, preparing, and accessioning veterinary samples (blood, urine, feces, and biopsies) for laboratory analysis and testing
Qualification
Required
3-5+ years experience working in a clinical diagnostic laboratory
Experience setting up, running, reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes and / or clinical diagnostic analyzers)
Experience using a microscope to review slides and identify the various elements of a sample
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 your 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 is required
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
A 2-, 3- or 4-year degree in a Science-related field is preferred
If you were a Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT), this experience and education would be a plus
Benefits
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 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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1991-06-21IPO
1984-01-01Seed
Leadership Team
Jonathan Mazelsky
President and CEO
Michael Erickson
Executive Vice President and General Manager
Recent News
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