An IDEXX laboratory is a dynamic place to be. Passionate people and thousands of samples come through our doors each day, and in every one of them is an opportunity: to grow a career, keep a beloved pet healthy, to work on something deeply purposeful. As a Histology Lab Lead, you are the one coordinating the daily activities and providing training, coaching, and guidance to the team. As an informational resource, you will ensure that tissue samples are processed efficiently. The focus on enhancing the lives of people and pets starts with our employees and empowering them to achieve their goals, focusing on continuous improvement, and supporting the strong collaboration and inclusiveness that exist in our team. This is a full-time role with competitive benefits.
Histologists at IDEXX perform dissection, grossing, embedding, microtomy, special staining, and complex tissue diagnostics on veterinary samples from dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and all other pets big and small. Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of pets? The pet owner counts on it!
Want to learn more about what it is like to work in Histology at IDEXX? Check out what our employees have to say:
The best part about working in Histology: https://vimeo.com/662998240
The culture in Histology: https://vimeo.com/663110312
Why an HLT chose IDEXX: https://vimeo.com/663393248
https://careers.idexx.com/us/en/histology
In this Role:
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 oversee the workflow of Histology Technicians and Lab Assistants.
You will leverage your passion for coaching and leading the work of others, and helping the team reach business goals.
You will coordinate the workflow of the team
You will problem-solve every day, from trouble-shooting diagnostic tools to resolving situational workflow and turnaround time challenges
You will work very closely with the Clinical Lab Instructor to train new employees.
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 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.
What You Will Need to Succeed
Ideally, you will have 3-5+ years working in a histology laboratory.
Strong histology background, including complex tissue dissection preferred
Leadership, coaching, mentoring, and training experience a plus
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) preferred
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Associates, Bachelor’s and / or Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
ASCP certification preferred.
You have a great sense of team spirit and responsibility
You concentrate on the details and can work reliably and precisely
You have a positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support your colleagues
Able to meet the physical requirements of working in a lab – standing and sitting for extended periods, 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 wage starting at $33 - $35/hr based on experience. ASCP HT/HTL licensed candidates with industry experience may be considered for more advanced roles.
Opportunity for shift differential
Health/Dental/Vision Benefits Day-One
Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration
5% matching 401k
On the job training and career advancement opportunities
Additional benefits including but not limited to discounted pet insurance, mental health resources, paid days off to volunteer, 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:
This is a full-time (40hr/wk), night shift positon with scheduled shifts: Monday - Friday, 10:00 pm - 6:30 am.
Sometimes during our busier times of year, we ask workers if they would be able to work overtime, and stay until the work is complete.
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.
This Histology Lab Lead position will be based out of our Elmhurst, IL location.
Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Apply today!
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