Laboratory Specimen Processor — Fast-Paced Vet Lab Team

IDEXX; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision from day one

5% 401k match

On-the-job training

Job summary

IDEXX in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a Laboratory Specimen Processor to receive, prepare, and accession veterinary samples for analysis. This full-time role on day shift offers on-site work and comprehensive benefits from day one.

You'll work in a fast-paced lab environment, following SOPs, handling specimens with care, and helping ensure timely turnaround times. Prior experience is a plus, but training is extensive to get you up to speed and productive quickly.

Qualifications

• You possess a High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Previous experience as a specimen accessioner or specimen processor is a nice to have.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
• You have a positive attitude and bring energy to the lab daily.
• You are looking forward to working in a team.
• You can read, understand and follow SOPs, including safety and quality procedures.
• You concentrate on the details and work reliably and precisely.
• You have a great sense of team spirit and responsibility.
• You can meet the physical requirements: standing/sitting, lifting up to 50lb, and vision requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive, prepare, and accession veterinary samples (blood, urine, feces, biopsies) for analysis.
• Enter specimen data into a computer tracking system.
• Rack and bundle prepared samples for delivery to testing departments.
• Assist lab personnel with specimen storage and ensuring Turn Around Times (TATs) are met.

Skills

SOPs

Detail oriented

Team player

Safety procedures

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma

Job description

IDEXX in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a Laboratory Specimen Processor to receive, prepare, and accession veterinary samples for analysis. This full-time role on day shift offers on-site work and comprehensive benefits from day one.

You'll work in a fast-paced lab environment, following SOPs, handling specimens with care, and helping ensure timely turnaround times. Prior experience is a plus, but training is extensive to get you up to speed and productive quickly.