Laboratory Technician - Days Parasitology

What You’ll Be Doing

• Use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other laboratory diagnostic tools to perform analyses and tests that diagnose animal illnesses, injuries, and diseases in support of veterinary 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 one or more of the following departments: Parasitology, where you'll be preparing fecal samples for diagnosis, helping to process samples so that we can identify parasites, utilizing fecal flotation and various microscopic techniques.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Possess a High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A 2-, 3-, or 4-year degree in a Science-related field is preferred, but not required.
• If you were a Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT), this experience and education would be a plus.
• Experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes, pipetting, and/or clinical diagnostic analyzers).
• A positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support your colleagues.
• Looking forward to working in a team.
• Concentrate on the details and can work reliably and precisely.
• Have a great sense of team spirit and responsibility.
• 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.
• There is potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Hourly rates targeting: $22.25 / hr.
• 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

• The hours for these roles are Tuesday-Saturday, 9am - 5:30pm.
• There is an every-other-Monday rotation, with the same hours.
• If you work a Monday, you get a different day off during the week (5-day/week work schedule).
• The shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs.
• Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.

About the Role

We are a part of IDEXX, a global leader in diagnostics and monitoring solutions for pets, water safety, and agriculture. We are committed to making a difference in the health and well-being of pets and people around the world.

Benefits

• Hourly rates targeting: $22.25 / hr.
• 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.

Pay

Hourly rates targeting: $22.25 / hr.

Schedule

The hours for these roles are Tuesday-Saturday, 9am - 5:30pm. There is an every-other-Monday rotation, with the same hours. If you work a Monday, you get a different day off during the week (5-day/week work schedule). The shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs. Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Qualifications

• Possess a High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A 2-, 3-, or 4-year degree in a Science-related field is preferred, but not required.
• If you were a Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT), this experience and education would be a plus.
• Experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes, pipetting, and/or clinical diagnostic analyzers).
• A positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support your colleagues.
• Looking forward to working in a team.
• Concentrate on the details and can work reliably and precisely.
• Have a great sense of team spirit and responsibility.
• 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.
• There is potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals.

Skills

• Positive attitude
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Physical stamina for standing and sitting for extended periods
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment
• Ability to handle biohazards and hazardous chemicals

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.

Pay

Hourly rates targeting: $22.25 / hr.

Schedule

The hours for these roles are Tuesday-Saturday, 9am - 5:30pm. There is an every-other-Monday rotation, with the same hours. If you work a Monday, you get a different day off during the week (5-day/week work schedule). The shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs. Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Contact Information

To learn more about laboratory jobs at IDEXX, visit our Laboratory Careers web page: https://careers.idexx.com/us/en/referencelaboratories.