Parasitology Lab Technician - Veterinary Diagnostics

IDEXX; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health / Dental / Vision benefits from

5% 401k match

On-the-job training and career growth

Employee stock program

Job summary

IDEXX, a leading veterinary diagnostic company, is seeking a Parasitology Laboratory Technician to join the Elmhurst, IL lab. This full-time role supports veterinarians by performing diagnostic analyses on animal samples with modern lab equipment and SOP-driven workflows.

Extensive training is provided; prior lab experience is welcome but not required. You will work in a collaborative environment that emphasizes quality, growth, and teamwork, with day-one benefits and a clear path for career

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; science-related degree preferred.
• Veterinary technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or medical laboratory technician experience is a plus.
• Experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests and operating lab equipment (microscopes, pipetting, analyzers).
• Positive attitude and energy to support colleagues in a team environment.
• Ability to work reliably with attention to detail and strong sense of responsibility.
• Lab work involves standing/sitting for long periods and exposure to biohazards and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Use automated analyzers, microscopes and other lab tools to diagnose animal illnesses and support veterinary care.
• Perform diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal, or biopsy samples received in the lab.
• Set up, run, read, and release results according to SOPs.
• Specialize in Parasitology and explore IDEXX reference laboratories.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Positive attitude

Reliability

Education

High School diploma

Science-related degree preferred

Tools

Microscopes

Pipetting

Clinical diagnostic analyzers

Job description

IDEXX, a leading veterinary diagnostic company, is seeking a Parasitology Laboratory Technician to join the Elmhurst, IL lab. This full-time role supports veterinarians by performing diagnostic analyses on animal samples with modern lab equipment and SOP-driven workflows.

Extensive training is provided; prior lab experience is welcome but not required. You will work in a collaborative environment that emphasizes quality, growth, and teamwork, with day-one benefits and a clear path for career