Medical Laboratory Technician
About the role
As 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. 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.
Responsibilities
- 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 in the lab.
- Set up and run lab tests, then read and release results according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Specialize in an assigned department; explore more about those here: IDEXX Reference Laboratories.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- A degree in a science‑related field is preferred.
- Experience as a Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician