Laboratory Administrative Coordinator

The Laboratory Administrative Coordinator at IDEXX BioAnalytics (IBA) assists with administrative and customer service tasks in a complex work area supporting research pathology services, including anatomic and clinical pathology for preclinical testing and FDA-regulated veterinary clinical trials.  Cross-functional team members in this position include, but are not limited to, laboratory technicians and managers, study managers, and pathologists. 

IDEXX BioAnalytics’ scientific expertise takes a novel approach to the discovery of new diagnostic tests that supplement a robust portfolio of products and services. We partner with Pharma, BioTech, and Academia (the scientific community) to improve animal and human health.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides administrative support to the laboratory team.
• Performs tasks such as data entry, phone coverage, ordering of office supplies, faxing, processing of purchase orders, invoices, check requests and expense reports, preparing reports, meeting minutes and correspondence.
• Coordinates meetings and conference calls.
• Creates and edits documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Assists with projects of varying scope and complexity.
• Enters and releases test results using the Laboratory Information System.
• Participates in process improvement activities as instructed.
• Works with Customer Support Service, the administrative team, laboratory managers and supervisors, and pathologists to achieve team goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to and models the IDEXX Purpose & Guiding Principles.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• A baccalaureate degree is preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• A positive attitude.
• Ability to provide good customer support.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Compliance with standard operating procedures and documentation guidelines.
• Personal computer skills, including strong typing ability and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Motivation to acquire business skills to meet business needs.
• Ability to extend and reach with hands and arms and to use hands and fingers.
• Ability to move and carry 50 pounds.
• Ability to maintain a reliable and mostly consistent attendance schedule.

What You Can Expect From Us: 

• Hourly rates targeting $21-23/hour

• Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration 

• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day - One 

• 5% matching 401k 

• On the job training and career advancement opportunities (experience NOT required) 

• 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 much more! 

• Opportunity to do meaningful work where you positively impact the lives of people and pets all over the world 

Schedule and Location:

This position sits in IDEXX's West Sacramento, CA Reference lab. 

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, either 8am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm PST.

Why IDEXX? 
We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe