Job description
Additional Job DescriptionAn IDEXX laboratory is a dynamic place to be. Passionate people and thousands of samples come through our doors each day, and in every one of them is an opportunity: to grow a career, to keep a beloved pet healthy, to work on something deeply purposeful. As a Lab Lead , you are the one coordinating the daily activities and provide training, coaching, and guidance to the team. As an informational resource you will ensure that samples are processed and analyzed efficiently. The focus on enhancing the lives of people and pets, starts with our own employees and empowering them to achieve their goals, focusing on continuous improvement, and supporting the strong collaboration and inclusiveness that exist in our team. This is a full-time role with competitive benefits.
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.
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Why Mallory Cormier, Senior Labs Lead, Chose IDEXX
Why Patient Sample Management is Important to IDEXX, with Lauren Antosia, Labs Supervisor
Development Opportunities in Labs for Mallory Cormier, Senior Labs Lead
Why Patient Sample Management is Important to IDEXX with Ashley Lemley, Labs Manager
As a Lab Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the work of Sample Management Technicians, also referred to as a Specimen Processor or Specimen Accessioners, (not direct reports). The Lab Lead will be expected to do some bench work, it is expected to be about 50% of the Lab Lead's time.
You will leverage your passion for coaching and leading the work of others, and helping the team reach business goals.
You will coordinate workflow of the team.
You will problem-solve every day, from trouble-shooting to resolving situational workflow and turnaround time challenges
You will bring your passion and enthusiasm for teamwork, success, innovation and excellence to your role, every day.
You will coordinate workflow, and assist in overseeing the SMT department
You will problem-solve every day, from trouble-shooting to resolving situational workflow and turnaround time challenges
You will bring your passion and enthusiasm for teamwork, success, innovation and excellence to your role, every day.
As an individual contributor, You will be receiving, preparing, and accessioning veterinary samples (blood, urine, feces, and biopsies) for laboratory analysis and testing.
You can expect to remove specimens from transport bags and enter specimen data into a computer tracking system.
You will rack and bundle prepared samples for delivery to each testing department.
You will assist other lab personnel with specimen storage and ensuring that Turn Around Times (TAT's) are met.
From day one, you'll have full autonomy in your work, but you'll also get full support when you need it.
You will play a critical role as part of a successful team that is proud of the work they do and motivated by the common purpose in helping veterinarians quickly diagnose illness and disease in pets and animals.
What You Will Need to Succeed
You are able to work the overnight shift
Ideally, you will have experience working in a laboratory.
Attention to detail, organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
You have a positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support your colleagues
You have outstanding communication and customer service skills, both verbal and written.
You are looking forward to working in a team
You are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
You concentrate on the details and can work reliably and precisely
You have a great sense of team spirit and responsibility
You value working at the highest levels of accuracy, safety, and quality
You are able to read, understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), including safety and quality procedures.
You have a familiarity and comfort with using computers for data entry.
You possess a High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A degree in a Science-related field is preferred.
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 rate targeting : $26.00 per hour (includes shift differential)
Opportunity for annual cash bonus
Opportunity for performance based annual merit increase
Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day - One
5% matching 401k
On the job training and career advancement opportunities (experience NOT required)
Additional benefit s including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more!
Schedule:
You will be working 40 hours/week. The scheduled shifts will likely have a start time of 11:00 pm , and the shift would end at 7:30 am CT , depending on your start time. Flexibility to stay longer as needed a huge plus.
Weekend Rotations are required. So, one week, you'll work Monday through Friday nights with Saturday and Sunday off; the next week, you'll work 4 weeknights plus Saturday night, and have one night off during the week and Sunday night.
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.
This position will be based out of our Elmhurst, IL location. Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Apply today!
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