Pet Diagnostics Lab Technician: Parasitology Focus

IDEXX; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Annual bonus potential

Career advancement

Job summary

IDEXX's Westminster, CO laboratory is hiring a Laboratory Technician to perform diagnostic tests and support veterinarians in pet care. You will work with automated analyzers, microscopes, and other tools in a fast-paced environment that emphasizes teamwork and quality from day one.

This full-time role includes comprehensive training, competitive benefits from day one, and opportunities for growth as you contribute to a global leader in veterinary diagnostics.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience as Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT) 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal or pet biopsy samples that we receive in our lab by the thousands, every day.
• Set up and run lab tests, then read and release results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Specialize in our Parasitology department; explore more about that area here: https://careers.idexx.com/us/en/referencelaboratories

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Science-related degree (2/3/4 years)

Veterinary Technician or Medical Laboratory Technician experience (plus)

Job description

IDEXX's Westminster, CO laboratory is hiring a Laboratory Technician to perform diagnostic tests and support veterinarians in pet care. You will work with automated analyzers, microscopes, and other tools in a fast-paced environment that emphasizes teamwork and quality from day one.

This full-time role includes comprehensive training, competitive benefits from day one, and opportunities for growth as you contribute to a global leader in veterinary diagnostics.