Medical Technician – 2nd Shift

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. 
 
(This is a full-time position with excellent day-one benefits.) 

If you’d like more information about laboratory jobs at IDEXX before applying, you can explore our Laboratory Careers web page: link. 

What you’ll be doing as a Laboratory Technician: 

• You will 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.      

• You will perform diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal or pet biopsy samples that we receive in our lab by the thousands, every day.    

• You will set up and run lab tests, then read and release results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). 

What you’ll need to succeed:  

• You possess a High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.  A degree in a Science-related field is preferred.     

•  It is not required to work in our lab, but if you were a Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT), this experience and education would be a plus.  

• Ideally, you will have experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes, pipetting and / or clinical diagnostic analyzers).   

• You have a positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support your colleagues   

•  You are looking forward to working in a team   

•  You concentrate on the details and can work reliably and precisely   

• You 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.   

•  This is a laboratory, so there is potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals.   

  
What you can expect from us:  

• Hourly rates targeting: $24.50 (includes shift differential)

• 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