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IDEXX

Medical Laboratory Technician I, Nights

IDEXX, Irvine, California, United States, 92713

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As a

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

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. 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.

You can view what it is like to work in our lab: https://vimeo.com/idexxcareers

In This Role:

Use 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.

Perform diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal or pet biopsy samples that we receive in our lab by the thousands, every day.

Responsible for setting up and running lab tests and reading and releasing results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).

Specialize in one or more of the following areas:

Hematology: Testing cell‑related components of blood samples to enumerate and identify their cellular components, including the microscopic evaluation of blood smears and the use of automated and manual counting techniques.

Chemistry / Endocrinology: Testing blood and body fluids for various analytes, utilizing automated instrumentation.

Urinalysis: Analysis and evaluation of chemical and microscopic components of urine samples, using automated instrumentation and manual techniques.

Cytology: Processing blood and body fluids for microscopic examination by pathologists. Includes slide preparation and staining, utilizing manual and automated counting techniques.

Immunology / Serology: Testing blood and other samples for the presence of viral and bacterial disease by detecting antibodies (AB) or antigens (AG).

What You'll Need To Succeed:

Ability to work the overnight shift.

High School diploma or equivalent; a 2–, 3–, or 4‑year degree in a Science‑related field is preferred.

Experience as a Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT) is a plus.

Experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes, pipetting and/or clinical diagnostic analyzers).

Positive attitude and energy to support colleagues.

Team‑player, detail‑oriented, reliable, precise work style.

Physical requirements: standing and sitting for extended periods, phone & computer use, extended reach, lifting up to 50 lb, specific vision ability (close, color, depth perception, focus adjustment).

Potential exposure to biohazards, zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals.

What You Can Expect From Us:

Hourly rate: $24 per hour.

Shift differential: $3 per hour.

Annual cash bonus and merit pay increases.

Health / Dental / Vision benefits.

5% matching 401 k.

On‑the‑job training and career advancement opportunities (experience NOT required).

Additional benefits: financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, etc.

Opportunity to do meaningful work that positively impacts people and pets worldwide.

Schedule:

40 hours per week from 1 am – 9:30 am, Monday night to Friday night with Saturday rotation. Flexibility to stay longer as needed.

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.

At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Equal Opportunity Statement: 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

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

position will be based out of our Irvine, CA location.

Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Apply today!

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