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, to keep a beloved pet healthy, to work on something deeply purposeful. As aLab Lead, you arethe onecoordinating thedaily activities and provide training, coaching, and guidanceto the team.As an informational resourceyouwill ensure that samples are processed and analyzed efficiently.

IDEXX reference laboratories is 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, personalized support, guidance, and expertise, while providing the most complete and advanced menu of diagnostic tests along with technology and tools.

What you can expect in this role:
* You will be using automated analyzers, microscopes and other laboratory diagnostic tools to perform analyses and tests that determines animal illnesses, injuries, and diseases in support of veterinarian animal treatment. You will be responsible for setting up and running lab tests and reading and releasing results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
* You will provide consistent communication with other related departments to coordinate work and resolve issues as needed.
* Specialization in one or more of the following areas:
o 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.
o Urinalysis- Analysis and evaluation of chemical and microscopic components of urine samples, using automated instrumentation and manual techniques.
o Chemistry/Endocrinology- Testing blood and body fluids for various analytes, utilizing automated instrumentation.
o Immunology/Serology- Testing blood and other samples for the presence of viral and bacterial diseases by detecting antibodies (AB) or antigens (AG).

What You Will Need to Succeed
* Proven laboratory skills, with experience setting up, running and reading lab tests and operating lab instruments.
* Attention to detail, organized with the ability to multi-task in afast-pacedenvironment.
* You can work independently and as part of a team.
* You have a positive can-do attitude, and good communication skills both verbal and written.
* Possess knowledge of good clinical practice (GCP) as appropriate
* General science background, including hematology/chemistry is helpful.
* 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.
o This is a laboratory, so there is potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals.

Schedule: This is a full-time, day shift position. Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

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 9,000 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.

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