IDEXX is looking for a Histology Lab Assistant (Evenings) to join our team. In this role, you will perform tasks vital to the operation of our histology laboratories, supporting technicians and pathologists. You'll help prepare tissue samples, maintain scanners, and assure digital slide quality to help pet owners, ensure safe water, and protect livestock worldwide.
What You'll Do
- Input sample information into the laboratory database.
- Stock benches with necessary materials for technicians.
- Run special equipment to prepare samples for histology technicians and technologists.
- Pack samples for storage.
- Assure accurate and timely delivery of casework to remote pathologists.
- Maintain and troubleshoot virtual microscopy (VM) systems for remote viewing and digital slide analysis.
- Organize and archive pending and completed VM cases.
- Track VM system errors.
- Troubleshoot VM system problems with pathologists, labs, vendors, IT, and others.
- Assist with various administrative tasks and other duties as required.
What We're Looking For
- High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Positive attitude and energy to support colleagues.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Concentration on details and ability to work reliably and precisely.
- Strong computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
- Ability to create and report on metrics.
- Strong organizational and client service skills.
- Able to effectively demonstrate project administration and task management skills.
- Able to meet physical requirements: standing and sitting for extended periods, phone and computer use, extended reach, lifting up to 50lb, and specific vision abilities.
- Reliable and dependable attendance.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience working in a histology lab.
Technical Stack
- MS Office
- Virtual microscopy (VM) systems
- Laboratory database
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Histology department within a network of veterinary diagnostic reference labs.
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly rate targeting: $21.00/hr.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits effective Day One.
- 5% matching 401k.
- On the job training.
- Additional benefits including financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, and foundation donation matching.
- Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration.
- Opportunity to do meaningful work positively impacting lives of people and pets worldwide.
Work Mode
This role requires working onsite in North Grafton, MA.
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.
