Histology Technician

Histotechnologist Or Histotechnician

As a clinically trained Histotechnologist or Histotechnician 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 IDEXX, the global leader in veterinary diagnostic. Yes, you read that right, Veterinary Diagnostics!

Histologists 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!

(This is a full-time position with excellent day-one benefits.)

In This Role:

• 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.

What You Need To Succeed:

• You have 1+ year experience working in a histology lab
• Previous experience with complex tissue dissection is a plus.
• Associates, Bachelor's and / or Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• 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 wage starting at $24.00 - $35.00 / hour based on experience. ASCP HT/HTL licensed candidates with industry experience may be considered for more advanced roles.
• Opportunity for shift differential: $3.00 / hour
• Health / Dental / Vision benefits from day one
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration
• 5% matching 401k
• 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:

• This is a full-time, 40 hr/wk position, second shift schedule: Sunday - Thursday 3:00pm - 11:30pm, or Tuesday-Saturday 3:00pm - 11:30pm, or Tuesday-Saturday 12:00pm - 8:30pm.
• The shifts and hours depend on business needs.
• 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. An innovation leader in every industry we serve since 1983, our team members help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease.

We have customers in over 175 countries and a collaborative global workforce. Our culture is one that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you'll be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Knowing our work makes a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of pets and people is what motivates us every day. If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list, you'll find it here.

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.

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.

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