Veterinary Laboratory Scientist

Idexx; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Bonus scheme

Paid parental leave

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Pet product discounts

Tenure recognition

Volunteer days

Job summary

IDEXX is seeking a motivated Veterinary Laboratory Scientist to join our state-of-the-art Hamilton, New Zealand laboratory. You will contribute to high-quality diagnostic testing, applying expertise in Haematology and Biochemistry while ensuring timely results and adherence to quality standards.

The role requires a Bachelor of Medical Science or equivalent, experience in a diagnostics lab, and flexibility for full-time rotating day shifts from Monday to Saturday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Medical Science or equivalent.
• Experience in a diagnostics laboratory is required or preferred.
• Experience in Haematology and/or Biochemistry is desirable.
• Understanding of IANZ and ISO 17025 standards.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, verify, analyze, test, and validate results.
• Apply professional judgement in diagnostic testing.
• Contribute to timely and accurate diagnostic services.

Skills

Haematology

Biochemistry

Diagnostics laboratory

Customer service

Communication

Quality systems

ISO 17025

IANZ

Shift work

Education

Bachelor of Medical Science

Job description

Veterinary Laboratory Scientist

Company: Idexx
Job Type: Full Time
Location: New Zealand

Job Description - Veterinary Laboratory Scientist

IDEXX is currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Veterinary Laboratory Scientist to join our dedicated team in a full-time capacity at our state-of-the-art laboratory in Hamilton, New Zealand. As a key member of our Core Services Team, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality, efficient, and timely diagnostic testing services for IDEXX Reference Laboratories.

You will apply your professional expertise to Haematology and Biochemistry, using sound professional judgement in the interpretation, verification, analysis, testing, and validation of results.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a global leader in veterinary diagnostics while working in a collaborative and innovative environment.

You will have:

• A Bachelor of Medical Science/or equivalent degree.
• Experience working in a diagnostics laboratory.
• Experience working in Haematology and/or Biochemistry is desired.
• An understanding of IANZ and ISO 17025, standards.
• The ability to be flexible and comfortable with full-time hours between Monday-Saturday on rotating day shifts.
• Experience in operating efficiently and effectively to meet tight turnaround times in a commercial lab environment.
• Passion for providing exceptional customer service.
• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Commitment to our IDEXX values, diligent attention to our Quality system and Health & Safety policies/procedures.

What can we offer?

• Investment in professional development and career growth.
• Competitive annual bonus scheme and compensation review.
• Be rewarded for your contributions through our Reward and Recognition Program.
• Enhanced bereavement leave for family and pets!
• Paid parental leave and health insurance benefits.
• Free wellness programs, Fitness Reimbursements, Mental Wellness & Healthy Weight Programs- ability to earn points & prizes.
• Discounts on Pet Products and $500 per year towards diagnostic testing for your pets.
• Tenure recognition including days off and bonus payments for reaching key milestones.
• Contribute towards your charity of choosing through our One IDEXX program and paid volunteer Days annually.
• We help pets lead fuller lives

Why IDEXX?

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 colour, 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, colour, 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.