An 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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What you can expect in this role: 

In this role you will serve as both a Laboratory Lead and Individual Contributor. Benchwork is expected to be about 50% of the Lab Lead's time.  The Lab Lead will spend the other 50% training new employees, and working within IDEXX systems to manage workflow

As a Lab Lead, you will oversee the workflow of Medical Lab Technicians and Lab Assistants

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 diagnostic tools 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. 

What You Will Need to Succeed 

Ideally, you will have 3-5+ years working in a histology laboratory. 

Strong histology background, including complex tissue dissection preferred

Leadership, coaching, mentoring, and training experience a plus

Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) preferred

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task in a  fast-paced environment.

You have a great sense of team spirit and responsibility 

You concentrate on the details and can work reliably and precisely 

You have a positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support your colleagues 

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: 

Annual salary targeting: 65-82k

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 s

Additional benefits including but not limited to pet insurance assistance, mental health resources, paid days off to volunteer, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more! 

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 6am-2:30pm. Flexibility to stay longer as needed a huge plus. 

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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