Microbiology Laboratory Technician – 2nd 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.

The schedule for this role is Tuesday - Saturday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM.

If you’d like more information about laboratory jobs at IDEXX before applying, you can explore our Laboratory Careers web page: https://careers.idexx.com/us/en/referencelaboratories

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 veterinary 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 have experience, either on the job or via a course of education, interpreting and identifying patient sample clinical microbial growths on culture plates (required for hire)

• Experience with Malti-Tof or Vitek analyzers strongly preferred

• 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: $29 / 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

Schedule:  

• The hours for this position are  Tuesday - Saturday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM.

• The shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs. 

• Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position. 

Why IDEXX? 
We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve 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.

We have customers in over 175 countries and a collaborative global workforce. Our culture is one that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you’ll be supported by competitive co