Laboratory Technician - 3rd Shift

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc; North Grafton (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Dental and Vision coverage

401k matching

Shift differential of $3/hr on 3rd?

On-the-job training

Career advancement opportunities

Pet insurance and wellness resources

Employee stock program

Volunteer paid days off

Job summary

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc is seeking a Laboratory Technician / Specimen Processor in North Grafton, MA. You will receive, prepare, and accession veterinary samples (blood, urine, feces, biopsies) for laboratory analysis, enter data, and prep materials for testing departments.

Join a team dedicated to advancing pet health and helping clinicians with accurate results. The role offers a full-time schedule, day-one benefits, and a start window between December 15 and 31.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow SOPs, safety and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive, prepare, and accession veterinary samples for lab analysis.
• Enter specimen data into computer tracking system.
• Rack and bundle prepared samples for delivery to testing departments.
• Assist lab personnel with specimen storage and ensuring Turnaround Times are met.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

SOPs compliance

Safety procedures

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a Laboratory Technician at IDEXX, you will help to sort, tag, and prepare the samples for testing. The samples that we work with are blood, urine, fecal samples, and biopsies that we receive from the vet clinics (no animals on-site!) Every sample you help to move along quickly and accurately in the process means we are one step closer to finding out how or why they might be sick. Thanks to you, someone's very beloved pet will get the treatment plan they need - how great is that?

*Please note that the start date for this position will be between December 15th and December 31st. This is a full-time position with excellent day-one benefits.

Why this role matters:

IDEXX reference laboratories is a global network united by a shared commitment to enhancing pet care, where the true strength in our name is the people behind it, including this role. Our reference laboratories make it possible for our customers to discover more with our unrelenting commitment to innovation, personalized support, guidance, and expertise, while providing the most complete and advanced menu of diagnostic tests along with technology and tools. The focus on enhancing the lives of people and pets starts with our own employees and empowering them to achieve their goals, focusing on continuous improvement, and supporting the strong collaboration and inclusiveness that exist in our team.

If you'd like more information about laboratory jobs at IDEXX before applying, you can explore our laboratory careers web page: https://careers.idexx.com/us/en/referencelaboratories.

What you'll be doing as a Laboratory Technician / Specimen Processor:

• You will receive, prepare, and accession veterinary samples (blood, urine, feces, and biopsies) for laboratory analysis and testing.
• You can expect to remove specimens from transport bags and enter specimen data into a computer tracking system.
• You will rack and bundle prepared samples for delivery to each testing department.
• You will assist other lab personnel with specimen storage and ensuring that Turnaround Times (TAT's) are met.

What you'll need to succeed:

• You must have a High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• You are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
• 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
• Youcanread, understand, and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), including safety and quality procedures.
• 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.

What you can expect from us:

• Hourly rates targeting: $ 23 / hr
• Employees who work the majority of their shift during 3rd shift hours are eligible for shift differential pay of an additional $3 / hr
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration
• Health / Dental / Vision benefits from day one
• 5% matching 401k
• On-the-job training and career advancement opportunities
• 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 more
• The opportunity to do meaningful work where you positively impact the lives of people and pets all over the world

Schedule:

• The schedule for this position is: Monday - Friday
• The hours for this position are: 12:00 am - 8:30 am
• You will have an every 3rd Saturday night rotation shift
• This is a full time, 40hr per week, 3rd shift position
• The shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs.
• Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.
• **Please be aware the start date for this position is between December 15 - 31st. Candidates who apply must be able to start during this time frame

Why IDEXX?

We're 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.

We 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, you'll be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Knowing 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, you'll find it here.

Let's 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.

Applicants 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 Sample Management Technician, you will work on-site in our NORTH GRAFTON, MA lab. Does this sound like the opportunity for you?