Laboratory Technician – Laboratory Operations

IDEXX; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching (5%)

Employee stock program

Foundation donation matching

Paid volunteer days

Job summary

IDEXX is seeking a Laboratory Technician – Laboratory Operations to support multiple R&D labs, ensuring calibration, inventory control, and compliance. You will assist with daily tasks, safety, audits, and maintenance, enabling scientists to focus on diagnostics development.

The role is on-site with a 40-hour week, offering benefits and opportunities to contribute to improvements across the lab environment.

Qualifications

• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Excellent written communication and documentation abilities.
• Comfort with reading SOPs, SDSs, manuals and safety regulations.
• Willingness to learn new skills and follow established processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lab equipment calibration pickup, drop-off, and tracking.
• Manage lab supply inventory and ordering.
• Complete scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly lab tasks.
• Perform routine lab maintenance and equipment upkeep.
• Prepare labs for tours and yearly audits.
• Support safety audits, lab organization, and process improvements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Independent and team contributor

Education

High School or Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you interested in joining IDEXX as a Laboratory Technician – Laboratory Operations? This is an opportunity to be a member of the R&D Assay Dx Organization. In this role, you will provide day-to-day support to multiple high-functioning R&D labs and scientific staff at all levels, playing a critical part in keeping our labs safe, compliant, and running smoothly.

Why This Role Matters

Behind every new diagnostic test is a lab that runs smoothly. In this role, you will support scientists across multiple R&D labs every day, keeping them calibrated, stocked, safe, and audit-ready so they can focus on innovations that help veterinarians care for pets. No two days look the same, and you will be a trusted partner whose work makes a visible difference to the teams you support.

In This Role, You Will

• Coordinate equipment calibration pick-up, drop-off, and tracking
• Manage lab supply inventory and ordering
• Complete scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly lab tasks
• Perform routine lab maintenance and equipment upkeep
• Prepare labs for tours and yearly audits
• Support safety audits, lab organization and cleanup events, and process improvement projects

What You Need To Succeed

• High School or Associates degree with 0-2 years of experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety data sheets (SDSs), operating and maintenance instructions, instrument and software manuals, government rules and technical procedures
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Strong initiative and follow through
• Attention to detail
• Written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team contributor
• Ability to initiate conversations, ask questions, and follow up in person with lab staff
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills and be coached
• Must be reliable – attendance is an essential function of the position
• Good computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

What You Can Expect From Us

• Hourly rate: $23.25/hr; fully onsite for 40 hours/week
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus
• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One
• 5% matching 401k
• 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

If you’re looking for a role that’ll challenge you, offer a variety of work and learning, while helping an amazing industry, we’d love to hear from you!

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 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.

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.

While we appreciate our staffing partners, we are unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.