Parasitology Laboratory Technician – 1st Shift

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

As a Parasitology Laboratory Technician at IDEXX, you perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. You will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world, joining a fast-paced work environment that encourages teamwork, quality, and offers opportunities for personal growth.

We offer extensive training for this role so, whether you’ve worked in a lab before or this would be your first lab job, we hope you’ll consider applying and discover the good you can do on our team.

(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

• You will use automated analyzers, microscopes and other laboratory diagnostic tools to perform analyses and tests that diagnose animal illnesses, injuries and diseases in support of veterinarian animal treatment.
• You will perform diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal or pet biopsy samples that we receive in our lab by the thousands, every day.
• You will set up and run lab tests, then read and release results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• You can expect to specialize in Parasitology; explore more about laboratory departments at IDEXX here: https://careers.idexx.com/us/en/referencelaboratories

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• You possess a High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A 2-, 3- or 4-year degree in a Science-related field is preferred.
• It is not required to work in our lab, but if you were a Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT), this experience and education would be a plus.
• Ideally, you will have experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes, pipetting and / or clinical diagnostic analyzers).
• 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
• 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: $23.50/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

• This is a full time (40 hour/week), day-shift position, and we are hiring for the following shifts and schedules:
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Days off are Sunday and Thursday.)
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Days off are Sunday and Friday.)
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Days off are Sunday and Thursday.)
• The shifts and hours may vary depending on business needs
• Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position
• Adherence to attendance-related policies and expectations is critical to this position

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 Parasitology Laboratory Technician, you will work on site in our Elmhurst, IL lab.