Laboratory Technician

divh2Laboratory Technician/h2pAs 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./ppWe offer extensive training for this role so, whether youve worked in a lab before or this would be your first lab job, we hope youll consider applying and discover the good you can do on our team. (This is a full-time position with excellent day-one benefits.)/ppWhat youll be doing as a Laboratory Technician:/pulliYou 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 veterinarian animal treatment./liliYou will perform diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal or pet biopsy samples that we receive in our lab by the thousands, every day./liliYou will set up and run lab tests, then read and release results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)./li/ulpWhat youll need to succeed:/pulliYou possess a High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A degree in a Science-related field is preferred./liliIt 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./liliIdeally, you will have experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes, pipetting and / or clinical diagnostic analyzers)./liliYou have a positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support your colleagues/liliYou are looking forward to working in a team/liliYou concentrate on the details and can work reliably and precisely/liliYou have a great sense of team spirit and responsibility/liliAble 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./liliThis is a laboratory, so there is potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals./li/ulpWhat you can expect from us:/pulliHourly rates targeting: $23.25 / hr/liliOpportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration/liliHealth / Dental / Vision benefits from day one/lili5% matching 401k/liliOn-the-job training and career advancement opportunities/liliAdditional 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/liliThe opportunity to do meaningful work where you positively impact the lives of people and pets all over the world/li/ulpSchedule:/pulliThe hours for this position are Monday Friday, 12 PM - 6:30 PM/liliThe shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs./liliReliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position./li/ulpWhy IDEXX? Were proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve since 1983, our team members help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease./ppWe have customers in over 175 countries and a collaborative global workforce. Our culture is one that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, youll be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement./ppKnowing our work makes a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of pets and people is what motivates us every day. If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list, youll find it here./ppLets 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./ppApplicants 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 Bloomington lab. Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Apply today!/p/div