Medical Laboratory Technician

4 weeks ago


Markham, Canada IDEXX Full time

As a temporary Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in the Parasitology department 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 temporary, 40 hr/wk position with a generous shift differential.

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Why Taylor Gardner, Medical Laboratory Technician, Chose IDEXX

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.

**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 and reading and releasing results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).

**You can expect to specialize in the following area**:
**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**:
You are able to work the overnight shift

You possess a High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A 2-, 3- or 4-year degree in a Science-related field is preferred.

It is not required to work in our lab, but if you were a Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT), this experience and education would be a plus.

Ideally, you will have experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes, pipetting and / or clinical diagnostic analyzers).

You have a positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support your colleagues

You are looking forward to working in a team

You concentrate on the details and can work reliably and precisely

You have a great sense of team spirit and responsibility

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.

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 rates targeting**: $20.00 CAD

**Opportunity for shift differential**: $2 / hour

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

**Schedule**:
This is a temporary ( contract start dates starting in January 2024, with the contract running through June 15, 2024), 40 hr/wk, third shift position with staggered shift start times 10:30pm - 12:00am with end times 7:00am - 8:30am.

The shifts and hours may vary depending on business needs.

Weekend shifts are required.

Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Adherence to attendance-related policies and expectations is critical to this 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 emplo



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