Medical Laboratory Technician

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, working in a fast‑paced environment that encourages teamwork, quality, and personal growth.

• Use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other laboratory diagnostic tools to perform analyses and tests that diagnose animal illnesses, injuries, and diseases.
• Perform diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal, or biopsy samples received in large volumes daily.
• Set up and run lab tests and read and release results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Specialize in an assigned department and apply departmental procedures and equipment.

• High School diploma or equivalent (education and experience).
• Preferred: 2‑, 3‑, or 4‑year degree in a science‑related field.
• Preferable experience as a Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT).
• Experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes, pipetting, and/or clinical diagnostic analyzers).
• Positive attitude, teamwork orientation, detail‑oriented, reliable, and precise work style.
• Good sense of team spirit and sense of responsibility.

Standing and sitting for extended periods; phone and computer use; extended reach; lifting up to 50lb; specific vision ability (close, color, depth perception, focus adjustment); potential exposure to biohazards and hazardous chemicals.

• Hourly rate target: $21.00/hr
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration
• Health, dental, and vision benefits from day one
• 5% 401(k) matching
• On‑the‑job training and career advancement opportunities
• Additional benefits including financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and more

Monday–Friday, Noon–6:30pm; shift hours may vary slightly depending on business needs. Reliable attendance is essential.

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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role.

As a Laboratory Technician, you will work on site in our Norcross, GA lab.