Laboratory Specimen Processor

About the role

As a Laboratory Specimen Processor at IDEXX, you will help to sort, tag, and prepare the samples for testing. The samples that we work with are blood, urine, fecal samples, and biopsies that we receive from the vet clinics (no animals on-site!). Every sample you help to move along quickly and accurately in the process means we are one step closer to finding out how or why they might be sick. Thanks to you, someone's very beloved pet will get the treatment plan they need - how great is that? We offer extensive training for this role so, whether you’ve worked in a lab before or this would be your first lab job, we hope you’ll consider applying and discover the good you can do on our team. 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. 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.. As a Sample Management Technician, you will work on site in our Glen Burnie, MD lab. 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.

Responsibilities

• Receive, prepare, and accession veterinary samples (blood, urine, feces, and biopsies) for laboratory analysis and testing.
• Remove specimens from transport bags and enter specimen data into a computer tracking system.
• Rack and bundle prepared samples for delivery to each testing department.
• Assist other lab personnel with specimen storage and ensuring that Turn Around Times (TAT's) are met.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
• Positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support colleagues.
• Looking forward to working in a team.
• Able to read, understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), including safety and quality procedures.
• Concentrates on details and can work reliably and precisely.
• Great sense of team spirit and responsibility.
• Able to meet the physical requirements: standing and sitting for extended periods,