Histology Technician - 1st Shift

As Histology Technician at IDEXX, you'll have the opportunity to use your HT and HLT skills in a whole new way. You will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world, joining a fast-paced work environment that encourages teamwork, quality, and offers opportunities for personal growth. Histology Technicians at IDEXX perform dissection, grossing, embedding, microtomy, special staining, and complex tissue diagnostics on veterinary samples from dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and all other pets big and small. Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of pets? The pet owner counts on it! Responsibilities You will be preparing veterinary tissue samples for diagnosis. Depending on your knowledge and experience you will work on one or several of the following benches: Dissection, embedding, microtomy, and special staining. You will follow SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) while performing your day-to-day work. Qualifications You have 3 or more years' experience working in a histology lab. Previous experience with complex tissue dissection is a plus. You possess an associate's, bachelor's and/or master's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. It is not required to work in our lab, but if you are an ASCP licensed HT/HTL, this experience and education would be a plus. 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 50 lb, 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. Benefits Hourly rates targeting: $31.00 - $33.00 based on experience. Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration. Health / Dental / Vision benefits from day one. 5% matching 401(k). Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and more. The opportunity to do meaningful work where you positively impact the lives of people and pets all over the world. Schedule The hours for this position are Tuesday-Saturday 5:00am - 1:30pm. The shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs. Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role. As a Histology Technician, you will work on site in our West Sacramento, CA lab. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr IDEXX Laboratories, Inc