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!
Want to learn more about what it is like to work in Histology at IDEXX? Check out what our employees have to say:
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 Do 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 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.
You Can Expect From Us:
Hourly wage starting at $27 - $35/hr based on experience. ASCP HT/HTL licensed candidates with industry experience may be considered for more advanced roles.
Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration
Health/Dental/Vision Benefits Day-One
5% matching 401k
Additional benefits including but not limited to discounted pet insurance, mental health resources, paid days off to volunteer, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more!
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 (40hr/wk), day-shift position. We are hiring for the following shifts:
Four 10hr shifts
Sunday, Monday,Thursday, Friday
4:00am - 2:30pm
Five 8hr shifts:
Sunday - Thursday OR Monday - Friday, both with a rotating Saturday shift
4:00am - 12:30pm OR 6:00am - 2:30pm
The shifts and hours may vary slightly depending 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, 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 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.
This Histotechnologist or Histotechnician position will be based out of our Elmhurst, IL location.
Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Apply today!
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10,000+ people, one global focus - enhancing the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock
We are passionate about what we do at IDEXX – and why wouldn’t we be? When you’re working to raise the standard of care for pets, make drinking water safe for billions and keep our livestock population around the globe healthy and free of disease, it’s no wonder that what we do each day is more than just a job. There’s an energy across IDEXX that is contagious, where caring and committed people come together to make things better.
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a member of the S&P 500, is a leader in pet healthcare innovation, serving practicing veterinarians worldwide with a broad range of diagnostic and information technology-based products and services. Headquartered in southern Maine, we conduct operations through more than 70 locations and serve customers in over 175 countries.
Our primary business focuses on pet health, a growing market around the world. Our products, in-clinic diagnostic tests and instrumentation, practice management and software solutions, and reference laboratory and consultation services, enhance the ability of veterinarians to provide advanced medical care, improve staff efficiency, and build more economically successful practices.
We also develop and manufacture diagnostic tests and information for the global production animal industry, including poultry and livestock, as well as tests for the quality and safety of water and milk.
Please visit our website, IDEXX.com/careers, for further information and to view all of our job opportunities.
