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IDEXX Laboratories
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Wetherby, West Yorkshire
Senior Medical Laboratory Technician - Histology
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Job Description
IDEXX Laboratories invites suitable applications for an integral position to our Wetherby based Lab's Histology Department. You will be part of a busy and collaborative team performing laboratory analyses and tests; supervising the early shift, overseeing workflow, day-to-day operations and troubleshooting; Preparing samples for anatomical pathology interpretation from specimen dissection, through microtomy to staining and QC as well as performing a variety of customer service activities for internal and external customers and contributing to process improvements. Your main responsibilities also include: * Performing regular duties of an individual contributor. * Leading work activities of others, coordinating daily activities and providing training, coaching and guidance. * Serving as informational resource; ensures work is completed timely and efficiently. * Communicating with other related departments to coordinate work and resolve issues as needed. * Perform related duties such as scheduling, gathering information, backing up supervisors, serving on project teams. What You Will Need to Succeed To be successful in this role, you'll have practical experience as a laboratory technician or scientist, working in a Histopathology laboratory, with sound theoretical knowledge of the discipline to accompany your technical skills. A positive attitude and high energy along with a proven track record of managing administrative tasks. Next to that, you will fit in well if you can be described as: * Having excellent organizing skills, and a structured approach to bringing people together. * You should be pro-active by nature, with a high degree of reliability and attention to time and detail. * You are a natural net-worker, good communicator focused on priorities and an excellent project manager. If you've been working for an international team, even better! * A solution driven mindset and the ability to multitask. * Fluent in English What We Offer When you join IDEXX, you will find yourself in a challenging but exciting environment where you are given the opportunity to be yourself, innovate, and grow. We have so much to offer! * From day one, you will get full autonomy in your work and ample support when you need it. * You will join a successful team who is proud of the work they do and motivated by their unified purpose of helping others. * You will work with people who are inspiring, open, and the best in their operating space. * We believe in you - with a team of over 8,000 all over the globe, there are lots of opportunities for learning, personal growth, and career expansion. * You'll be part of a double-digit growth company in a quickly growing market and we are leading the way forward with innovative products, services, and a strong focus on our customers. Our Mission We're proud of the work we do, because our work matters. Every role at IDEXX contributes to enhancing the health and wellbeing of pets, people, and livestock. With over 9,000 global team members, customers in over 175 countries, and a fast-growing industry - we're always looking for motivated and inspiring people to join us. A significant portion of our growth is happening all across Europe and with growth comes opportunity! We offer competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits. Our company culture is built on our unified commitment to our mission and our offices are rich with a diversity of languages, cultures, and ways of working.