Histology Laboratory LeadAs a Histology Laboratory Lead, you coordinate daily lab activities and provide training, coaching, and guidance to the team. You act as an informational resource for your colleagues, helping ensure that samples are processed and analyzed efficiently. You will be a lead and a resource to other lab team members, while also working as an individual contributor doing day-to-day laboratory bench work.(This is a full-time position with excellent day-one benefits.)Why This Role MattersIDEXX 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, including this role. 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. 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. In This RoleYou will oversee the work of Histology Lab Technicians and/or Histology Lab Assistants/Support Staff (though they will not be your direct reports).You will coach and lead the work of others, and help the team reach business goals. You will coordinate the team's workflow. You will problem-solve, from trouble-shooting histology lab equipment to resolving situational workflow and challenges with turnaround times. You will be preparing veterinary tissue samples for diagnosis in support of veterinarian animal treatment. You will be performing dissection, grossing, embedding, microtomy, special staining, and complex tissue diagnostics on veterinary samples. You will follow SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).What You Need To Succeed Associates, Bachelor's and/or Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. You should be fully cross trained in a histology lab. This includes: microtomy, dissection, and special stains. Previous experience with complex tissue dissection is a plus. Attention to detail, organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environmentASCP certification preferred. Team-orientation Ability to meet the physical requirements that go with working in a lab, i.e. 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 UsTarget pay of $35.00, based on experience and ASCP certification. Opportunity for annual cash bonus Health / dental / vision benefits day one Opportunity for performance based annual merit increase 5% matching 401kOn-the-job training and career advancement opportunities 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 ScheduleYou will be working 40 hours/week, with the following schedule: 4:00 pm - 12:30 am, Tuesday - Saturday. The shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs. Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position. Why IDEXXWe'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. This Laboratory Lead position will be based out of our Elmhurst, IL location. Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Apply today!
