Job Description

As a clinically trained Histotechnologist or Histotechnician at IDEXX youll 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:

• • 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 Bachelors and / or Masters 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 annualcashbonus and merit pay increase consideration

  • Health/Dental/VisionBenefitsDay-One

  • 5% matching 401k

  • Additional benefitsincluding but not limited to discounted pet insurance mentalhealth resources paid days off to volunteer employee stock program foundation donationmatching 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) evening shift position. We are hiring for the following shifts:

    • Four 10hr shifts

      • Wednesday - Saturday

      • 4:00am - 2:30pm or 6:00am - 4:30pm

  • Five 8hr shifts:

    • Monday - Friday with a rotating Saturday shift

    • 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
  Were 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 10000 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.

  Lets 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.

  This Histotechnologist or Histotechnician position will be based out of ourElmhurst ILlocation.

  Does this sound like the opportunity for youApply today!

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