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.

For more information about laboratory jobs at IDEXX, visit our Laboratory Careers web page.

• 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).

• 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; a degree in a science‑related field is preferred.
• Prior experience as a Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT) is 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, phone & computer use, extended reach, lifting up to 50 lb, 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.

• Hourly rates targeting: $29 / hr.
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration.
• Health / Dental / Vision benefits from day one.
• 5 % matching 401(k).
• 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.

• 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.

Disclaimer: 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
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Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Apply today!