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As a Medical Laboratory Technologist at IDEXX, you perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. You will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world, joining a fast-paced work environment that encourages teamwork, quality, and offers opportunities for personal growth.
(This is a full-time position with excellent day-one benefits.)
If you’d like more information about laboratory jobs at IDEXX before applying, you can explore our Laboratory Careers web page: https://careers.idexx.com/us/en/referencelaboratories
Why this role matters:
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, 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 role:
- You will use automated analyzers, microscopes and other laboratory diagnostic tools to perform analyses and tests that diagnose animal illnesses, injuries and diseases in support of veterinarian animal treatment.
- You will perform diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal or pet biopsy samples that we receive in our lab by the thousands, every day.
- You will set up and run lab tests, then read and release results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
- You can expect to specialize in an assigned department; explore more about those here: https://careers.idexx.com/us/en/referencelaboratories
What you need to succeed:
- Ideally, as a Medical Laboratory Technologist, you will have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), Medical Technology (MT), Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), or a related biological, biomedical, or chemical science field.
- It is not required to work in our lab, but ASCP, ASCP-BOC, AMT, AAB, or equivalent professional certification is highly preferred. Prior experience in a reference laboratory, hospital laboratory, veterinary diagnostic laboratory, research laboratory, or high-volume clinical testing environment.
- Qualified applicants must have comprehensive academic training and hands-on clinical experience in: Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunology/Serology, Urinalysis and Cytology. Ideally, you will have a strong skillset in two or more of these departments (Cross-Trained Technologist).
- You have a skillset utilizing the following analyzers: Beckman, Sysmex, Novus, Immulite, Hamilton, Cellavision, etc. This would include maintenance as well as daily start up and troubleshooting.
- Ideally, you will have experience setting up, running, reading lab tests, operating laboratory equipment using microscopes, pipetting and / or clinical diagnostic analyzers. You are able to run and maintain various analyzers and have a skillset in calibration, troubleshooting and performing quality control on automated laboratory analyzers and instrumentation.
- You have a positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support your colleagues and look forward to working in a team.
- You concentrate on details and can work reliably, precisely and take pride in your attention to detail. You are aware that each specimen in our labs is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing accurate diagnostics that support patient and animal health outcomes.
- 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 rates targeting: $30 / hr (will be skillset based)
- Employees who work the majority of their shift during 3rd shift hours are eligible for hourly shift differential
- Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration
- Health / Dental / Vision benefits from day one
- 5% matching 401k
- On-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
- The opportunity to do meaningful work where you positively impact the lives of people and pets all over the world
Schedule:
- This position is available during 1st & 3rd Shifts
- The hours could vary and will be based on the needs of the lab
- Highly qualified candidates can work with the hiring team on a schedule that suits you as well as our laboratory team
- This is a full time, 40/hr per week, benefitted position
- Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.
Why IDEXX:
We’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.
As a Laboratory Technician, you will work on site in our WESTMINSTER, CO lab.
Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Apply today!
#LI-JO1
As a Medical Laboratory Technologist at IDEXX, you perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. You will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world, joining a fast-paced work environment that encourages teamwork, quality, and offers opportunities for personal growth.
(This is a full-time position with excellent day-one benefits.)
If you’d like more information about laboratory jobs at IDEXX before applying, you can explore our Laboratory Careers web page: https://careers.idexx.com/us/en/referencelaboratories
Why this role matters:
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, 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 role:
- You will use automated analyzers, microscopes and other laboratory diagnostic tools to perform analyses and tests that diagnose animal illnesses, injuries and diseases in support of veterinarian animal treatment.
- You will perform diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal or pet biopsy samples that we receive in our lab by the thousands, every day.
- You will set up and run lab tests, then read and release results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
- You can expect to specialize in an assigned department; explore more about those here: https://careers.idexx.com/us/en/referencelaboratories
What you need to succeed:
- Ideally, as a Medical Laboratory Technologist, you will have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), Medical Technology (MT), Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), or a related biological, biomedical, or chemical science field.
- It is not required to work in our lab, but ASCP, ASCP-BOC, AMT, AAB, or equivalent professional certification is highly preferred. Prior experience in a reference laboratory, hospital laboratory, veterinary diagnostic laboratory, research laboratory, or high-volume clinical testing environment.
- Qualified applicants must have comprehensive academic training and hands-on clinical experience in: Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunology/Serology, Urinalysis and Cytology. Ideally, you will have a strong skillset in two or more of these departments (Cross-Trained Technologist).
- You have a skillset utilizing the following analyzers: Beckman, Sysmex, Novus, Immulite, Hamilton, Cellavision, etc. This would include maintenance as well as daily start up and troubleshooting.
- Ideally, you will have experience setting up, running, reading lab tests, operating laboratory equipment using microscopes, pipetting and / or clinical diagnostic analyzers. You are able to run and maintain various analyzers and have a skillset in calibration, troubleshooting and performing quality control on automated laboratory analyzers and instrumentation.
- You have a positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support your colleagues and look forward to working in a team.
- You concentrate on details and can work reliably, precisely and take pride in your attention to detail. You are aware that each specimen in our labs is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing accurate diagnostics that support patient and animal health outcomes.
- 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 rates targeting: $30 / hr (will be skillset based)
- Employees who work the majority of their shift during 3rd shift hours are eligible for hourly shift differential
- Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration
- Health / Dental / Vision benefits from day one
- 5% matching 401k
- On-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
- The opportunity to do meaningful work where you positively impact the lives of people and pets all over the world
Schedule:
- This position is available during 1st & 3rd Shifts
- The hours could vary and will be based on the needs of the lab
- Highly qualified candidates can work with the hiring team on a schedule that suits you as well as our laboratory team
- This is a full time, 40/hr per week, benefitted position
- Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.
Why IDEXX:
We’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.
As a Laboratory Technician, you will work on site in our WESTMINSTER, CO lab.
Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Apply today!
#LI-JO1
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical technologist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or a related field
- ASCP Board of Certification MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) credential
- Proficiency with automated hematology, chemistry, and urinalysis analyzers
- Experience performing and interpreting clinical laboratory testing across multiple disciplines
- Knowledge of laboratory quality control, regulatory compliance, and CAP or CLIA standards
- Ability to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Tips for Your Medical Technologist Job Search
List your ASCP certification prominently
Hiring managers scan for MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) credentials before reading anything else on your resume. Place your certification directly after your name in the header so it's visible before a recruiter reads a single bullet point.
Quantify your instrument and test volume
Describe the analyzers you've run and the daily or weekly test volumes you've handled. A line like 'operated Sysmex XN-series for 400 daily CBC panels' gives lab directors a concrete sense of your throughput experience and instrument familiarity.
Target postings that match your shift availability
Hospital labs often post separate listings for day, evening, and overnight rotations. Read the schedule requirements carefully before applying, and state your availability explicitly in your cover note to avoid mismatches that stall your application mid-process.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists medical technologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a bench skills practical assessment
Many lab hiring processes include a practical component where you perform a procedure or interpret results on the spot. Review your manual differentials, QC troubleshooting steps, and critical value protocols before the interview so you're ready to work through a scenario aloud.
Negotiate your shift differential and on-call terms
Base pay is rarely the whole picture for lab roles. Ask specifically about evening and weekend differentials, on-call frequency, and whether holiday rotations are mandatory. These terms can vary widely between facilities and affect your total compensation significantly.
Medical Technologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most medical technologists?
The companies hiring the most medical technologists right now include Advocate Aurora Health, Atrium Health, and Labcorp, with the largest share of openings in Florida, North Carolina, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large health systems and national reference laboratory networks consistently account for the bulk of active postings.
How many medical technologist jobs are remote?
About 5% of medical technologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most bench work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include laboratory informatics, quality assurance review, and reference interpretation roles that don't require direct specimen handling.
How do you become a medical technologist?
You become a medical technologist by completing a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or a closely related field that includes an accredited clinical practicum. After graduating, you sit for the ASCP Board of Certification examination to earn the MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) credential. Some states also require a separate state licensure application before you can practice. Maintaining certification requires continuing education credits on a regular renewal cycle.
How do you get hired as a medical technologist with little experience?
Lead with your clinical practicum rotations, listing the specific departments, instruments, and test volumes you handled during training, because hiring managers treat a completed accredited internship as real bench experience. Apply to new-grad or generalist openings at community hospitals, which are more likely to hire and train early-career candidates than high-volume reference labs. Obtaining your ASCP certification before you start applying removes the most common barrier for entry-level candidates.
What does the medical technologist interview process look like?
Most medical technologist interviews start with a phone screen focused on your certification status, shift availability, and relevant instrument experience. An in-person or video round with the lab manager typically follows, often including scenario-based questions on QC failures, critical value reporting, and troubleshooting instrument error flags. Some facilities add a practical or written competency assessment before extending an offer, particularly for generalist roles covering multiple departments.
Where can I find and apply to medical technologist jobs?
You can find and apply to medical technologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certification, specialization, and shift preferences, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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