Medical Laboratory Technician

As a Laboratory Technician at IDEXX, you will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world. You will perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. You will join a fast‑paced work environment that encourages teamwork, quality, and offers opportunities for personal growth. This is a full‑time role with competitive benefits.

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• You will be using automated analyzers, microscopes, and other laboratory diagnostic tools to perform analyses and tests that diagnose animal illnesses, injuries and diseases in support of veterinarian animal treatment.

• You will be performing diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal or pet biopsy samples that we receive in our lab by the thousands, every day.

• You will be responsible for setting up and running lab tests and reading and releasing results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).

• You can expect to specialize in one or more of the following areas:

  • Hematology:
    Testing cell‑related components of blood samples to enumerate and identify their cellular components, including the microscopic evaluation of blood smears and the use of automated and manual counting techniques.
  • Chemistry / Endocrinology:
    Testing blood and body fluids for various analytes, utilizing automated instrumentation.
  • Urinalysis:
    Analysis and evaluation of chemical and microscopic components of urine samples, using automated instrumentation and manual techniques.
  • Cytology:
    Processing blood and body fluids for microscopic examination by pathologists. Includes slide preparation and staining, utilizing manual and automated counting techniques.
  • Immunology / Serology:
    Testing blood and other samples for the presence of viral and bacterial disease by detecting antibodies (AB) or antigens (AG).
  • Parasitology:
    Examining samples to identify parasites, utilizing fecal flotation and various microscopic techniques.

• 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
• 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.

• Hourly rates targeting $24.70/hour
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration
• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day - One
• 5% matching 401k
• On the job training and career advancement opportunities (experience NOT required)
• 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!
• Opportunity to do meaningful work where you positively impact the lives of people and pets all over the world

• This position is Monday - Friday with rotating Saturdays. Your start time will depend on the department you're working in that week. So, start times will vary from 6am - 9am, with end times varying between 2:30 - 5:30pm. There is an every‑other Saturday rotation; if you work a Saturday you'll get a…