Histology Manager

The Opportunity

As the Histology Manager at IDEXX, you will be the overarching leader of Histology in Australia working within the biggest veterinary laboratory in the Southern Hemisphere, in our brand-new custom designed laboratory in Eight Mile Plains. You will be and be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world. You will lead and motivate the histology team to perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets across the country. You will join a fast-paced work environment that encourages teamwork, quality, and offers opportunities for personal growth. This is a full-time role with competitive benefits.

**In this role**:
You will be line manager to a team of direct reports, taking responsibility for their performance, engagement, and development

Your day-to-day will include supervising and organising the laboratory, staff, and workflow

You will love solving problems, enjoy troubleshooting, and working towards defined targets while getting the best out of a team.

You will be preparing samples for anatomical pathology interpretation from specimen dissection, through microtomy to staining and QC

You will contribute to process improvements, Lean initiatives, and maintaining ISO accreditation for the lab

You will communicate with other related departments to coordinate work and resolve issues as needed

Have previous supervisory/leadership experience, and be able to mentor a team

A tertiary degree in Biomedical science or equivalent

A working laboratory background, preferably in a histopathology laboratory.

Engaged, proactive and enthusiastic - be an all-round motivator

Ideally a strong understanding of workflow, turnaround time pressures, lean six sigma, ‘delivering the day’, quality assurance, troubleshooting

The ability to be dynamic and responsive - able to react to changing priorities or a crisis, ‘thinking on their feet’ and remaining calm

Able to champion change and bring people along

What can we offer?

Investment in professional development and career growth

Competitive annual bonus scheme and compensation review

Be rewarded for your contributions through our Reward and Recognition Program

Enhanced bereavement leave for family and pets

Free wellness programs like Virgin Pulse, Class Pass, Noom - ability to earn points and prizes

Discounts on Pet Products and $500 per year towards diagnostic testing for your pets

Tenure recognition including days off and bonus payments for reaching key milestones

Contribute towards your charity of choosing through our One IDEXX program and paid volunteer Days annually

We help pets lead fuller lives + + + + + + +

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.

**Learn more about working in the team**:
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, colour, 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.