Laboratory Technician – 3rd Shift

About the Role

As a third-shift Laboratory Technician 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. 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. This is a full-time position with excellent day-one benefits.

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

• 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
• Perform diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal or pet biopsy samples that we receive in our lab by the thousands, every day
• Set up and run lab tests, then read and release results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Specialize in an assigned department

What You Need To Succeed

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• A 2-, 3- or 4-year degree in a Science-related field is preferred
• Experience as a Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT) is a plus
• Experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes, pipetting and / or clinical diagnostic analyzers) is preferred
• Positive attitude and energy to bring into the lab every day to support colleagues
• Looking forward to working in a team
• Concentrates on details and works reliably and precisely
• Great sense of team spirit and responsibility
• Able to meet physical requirements: 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
• Able to work in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals

Pay

• Hourly rates targeting: $23.50 / hr.
• Shift Differential $3.00 / hr.
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration

Benefits

• 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

Schedule

• Full-time (40 hr./wk.), night-shift position
• Scheduled shifts: 2:00am to 10:30am, Tuesday - Saturday
• Shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs
• Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position