Laboratory Technician 1st 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 youve worked in a lab before or this would be your first lab job we hope youll consider applying and discover the good you can do on our team. This is a full-time position with excellent day-one benefits.

If youd like more information about laboratory jobs at IDEXX before applying you can explore our Laboratory Careers web page: youll 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 youll need to succeed:

• You possess a 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.

• 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

• 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 ratestargeting:$24.50/hr

• Opportunity for annualcashbonus and merit pay increase consideration

• Health/Dental/Visionbenefitsfrom dayone

• 5% matching 401k

• On-the-job trainingand career advancement opportunities

• Additional benefitsincluding but not limited to financial support pet insurance mentalhealth resources volunteer paid days off employee stock program foundation donationmatching and more

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

Schedule:

• The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday with alternating Saturdays (5-day work week 40hrs/week 8.5hrs/day with 30-minute clocked-out lunch). When you are scheduled on a Saturday you will have a weekday off.

  In this role you will have staggered start times depending on the department you are trained in and/or scheduled in after additional cross-training:

• 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

• 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

• 9:30 am - 6:00 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
Were 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 culture is one that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX youll be supported by competitive compensation incentives and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Knowing our work makes a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of pets and people is what motivates us every day. If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list youll find it here.

Lets pursue what matters together.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women people of color LGBTQ individuals people with disabilities members of ethnic minorities foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race color creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age religion national origin citizenship status disability ancestry marital status veteran status medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local state or federal laws.

As a Laboratory Technician you will work on-site in our Westminster CO lab.

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