Medical Laboratory Technician - Blood Sciences - 1 year fixed-term

As a Medical Laboratory Technician at IDEXX, you will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world. You will perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets across the UK. You will join a fast-paced work environment that encourages teamwork, quality, and offers opportunities for personal growth.

The IDEXX Biochemistry/Haematology team in Wetherby is one of our busiest departments. We are enthusiastic, forward-thinking and part of a dynamic and very active department.

We collaborate with the European and wider IDEXX network to ensure our processes are current and up to date with the market, always striving to ensure our customers receive the best quality service. IDEXX Blood Sciences department processes high volume blood specimens from animals, for diagnostic evaluation by our team of Veterinary Pathologists. The Biochemistry and Haematology technicians and technologists are responsible for upholding high quality processes whilst operating automated top-of-the-range equipment to meet daily targets.

IDEXX reference laboratories are a global network united by a shared commitment to enhancing pet care where the true strength in our name is the people behind it. Our reference laboratories make it possible for our customers to discover more with our unrelenting commitment to innovation, personalised support, guidance, and expertise, while providing the most complete and advanced menu of diagnostic tests along with technology and tools.

This is a fixed-term position for 12 months, to be filled as soon as possible with competitive benefits.

In This Role

• 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, reading and releasing results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• From day one, you'll have full autonomy in your work, but you'll also get full support when you need it.
• You will play a critical role as part of a successful team that is proud of the work they do and motivated by the common purpose in helping veterinarians quickly diagnose illness and disease in pets and animals – how great is that?

Biochemistry/Endocrinology

• Testing blood and body fluid for various analytes, utilizing automated instrumentation.

Haematology/Serology

• Testing cell-related components of blood samples to enumerate and identify their cellular components, including microscopic evaluation of blood smears and the use of automated and manual counting techniques. Other techniques involved in this area are smear preparation, the usage and maintenance of the Haematology analyzers and Serology testing.

What You Need To Succeed

• You will have a BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• Ideally, you will have experience working in a laboratory. Experience setting up, running and reading lab test and operating laboratory equipment would be a plus.
• You have a positive attitude and love to bring this energy into the lab every day to support your colleagues, whether working independently or as a team contributor.
• You are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
• You can read, understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), including safety and quality procedures.
• You have a familiarity and comfort with using computers for data entry.
• You are able to prioritize and multi-task, demonstrate excellent attention to detail on the job and can work reliably and precisely.

Schedule

• The shifts are Tuesday - Saturday (Between 06:00 – 17:30, with a flexible start between 6:00 and 8:00 in the morning according to 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, LGBT 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.