Medical Laboratory Technician

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• Medical Laboratory Technician - Heamatology
• Wetherby, United Kingdom
• As a Medical Laboratory Technician at IDEXX within our Heamatology department, 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. This is a full-time role 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 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).
  
  
Heamatology

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 analysers and serology testing.

 What You Will Need To Succeed


• You are a go-getter, a hard worker, and someone with a passion for science, innovation, and the opportunity to work on behalf of global pet health.
• Ideally, you will have experience working in a laboratory. Experience setting up, running and reading lab test and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes and/or clinical diagnostic analyzers) would be a plus.
• You will have a BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
  
  
Schedule: 


• This is a full time (37.5 hr/wk) working Tuesday – Saturday, starting time varies between 6am and 8am
• 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. Every role at IDEXX contributes to enhancing the health and wellbeing of pets, people, and livestock. With over 9,000 global team members, customers in over 175 countries, and a fast-growing industry - we’re always looking for motivated and inspiring people to join us.

We offer competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits. You’ll be part of a double-digit growth company in a quickly growing market and we are leading the way forward with innovative products, services, and a strong focus on our customers.

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.