Laboratory Technician (Sample Management, Overnights)
About The Position
As a Sample Management 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. Want to see what it is like to work in our lab? Check out these videos from our lab employees talking about working at IDEXX: https://vimeo.com/idexxcareers In This Role: You can expect to specialize in Sample Management. This is the department in our lab where the samples enter the building. Your job will be to help sort, tag, and prepare the samples for testing. You'll be following SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and entering information into our Lab Information Management System (LIMS).
Requirements
- Data Entry Experience
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
- Outstanding attention to detail
- A willingness to work with and handle clinical samples (blood, urine, fecals and biopsies - with protective gear, of course)
- You possess a High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- 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
- You are 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.
- Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Sort, tag, and prepare samples for testing
- Follow SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
- Enter information into our Lab Information Management System (LIMS)
Benefits
- Hourly rates targeting $23-24/hour plus overnight shift differential
- 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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
