R&D Product Support & Enhancement Lab Technician

What you will do

• Perform laboratory testing of various pet assay and other animal illnesses, injuries and diseases; process specimens, manage assay results, and assist in assay research
• Perform testing across multiple platforms that require a strong level of technical ability, including proper pipetting technique
• Maintain and communicate schedules and changes in schedules
• Manage lab inventory, procure supplies and stock shelves
• Be responsible for general lab maintenance and overall cleanliness of lab and lab equipment
• Support and maintain various processes, systems and databases
• Perform record keeping, data collection, analysis, and electronic notebook
• Receive and aliquot biological samples as well as maintain sample tracking database
• Perform instrument calibration and QC
• Have potential to handle sterile or biohazardous materials
• Prepare and dilute reagents

• High School degree with 0-3 years of experience or science‑related associate’s degree with no experience
• Vet technicians are encouraged to apply
• Ability to properly pipette is required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, SOPs, MSDSs, operating and maintenance instructions, instrument and software manuals, government rules and technical procedures
• Good computer skills:
  Microsoft Office Suite preferred, strong Excel skills required
• Ability to prioritize and multi‑task
• Strong initiative and follow through as well as self‑motivation
• Attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration across the organization with different scientists
• Must be reliable – attendance is an essential function of the position
• Ability to work independently and as a team contributor
• Willingness to learn new skills

• Hourly Pay Range: $21.50/hour
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus
• Health/Dental/Vision benefits Day‑One
• 5% matching 401k
• 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

If you're looking for a role that will challenge you, offer a variety of work and learning, while helping an amazing industry, we'd love to hear from you!

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 drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Let's 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.

While we appreciate our staffing partners, we are unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.