Medical Laboratory Technician - 3rd Shift

As a 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.

Why This Role Matters

IDEXX reference laboratories is a global network united by a shared commitment to enhancing pet care. 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, empowering them to achieve their goals, focusing on continuous improvement, and supporting strong collaboration and inclusiveness.

In This Role

• Process samples brought into our lab from veterinary hospitals, including blood, urine, fecals, surgical biopsies, etc.
• 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 received daily by the thousands.
• Set up and run lab tests, then read and release results according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Specialize in an assigned department.
• Work in an Early Morning/Overnight position with a consistent schedule.

PPE such as a lab coat, protective eyewear, and gloves are provided to all employees.

Requirements

• 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.
• Reliable attendance with minimal call-offs for each shift.
• Ideally, experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes, pipetting, and/or clinical diagnostic analyzers).
• Positive attitude and ability to bring energy into the lab daily to support colleagues.
• Strong teamwork orientation and sense of responsibility.
• Ability to meet physical requirements: standing and sitting for extended periods, phone and computer use, extended reach, lifting up to 50 lbs, and specific vision abilities (close, color, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus).
• Potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals.

Benefits

• Hourly rate targeting $22.50/hr.
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits from day one.
• 5% matching 401k.
• On-the-job training and career advancement opportunities.
• Additional benefits including financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and more.
• Meaningful work positively impacting the lives of people and pets worldwide.

Schedule

• Tuesday - Saturday.
• 3:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Early Morning/3rd Shift).
• Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.

About IDEXX

We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader 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. With customers in over 175 countries and a collaborative global workforce, our culture 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. Our work makes a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of pets and people, which motivates us every day.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

This position is located on-site in our Dallas, Texas lab.