Veterinary Medical Laboratory Technician - 2nd Shift

IDEXX; North Grafton (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

On-the-job training

Career advancement opportunities

Employee stock program

Job summary

IDEXX is seeking a Veterinary Medical Laboratory Technician for our NORTH GRAFTON, MA laboratory. You’ll perform tests on blood, urine, fecal and biopsy samples with automated analyzers and microscopes to help diagnose pet health issues.

This full-time role emphasizes teamwork, precision, and safety, with day-one benefits and structured training across departments in a fast-paced reference laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; science degree preferred.
• Experience with hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, serology.
• Experience with analyzers such as Sysmex, Beckman, Novus, Hamilton preferred.
• Veterinary/medical laboratory technician experience encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Use automated analyzers, microscopes and other tools to diagnose animal illnesses.
• Perform diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal or biopsy samples daily.
• Set up, run tests, read and release results per SOPs.
• Specialize in an assigned department and explore related reference labs.

Skills

Hematology

Chemistry

Urinalysis

Serology

Teamwork

Education

Science-related degree preferred

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sysmex

Beckman

Novus

Hamilton

Job description

As a Veterinary Medical 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.

(This is a full-time position with excellent day-one benefits.)

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

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.

In This Role

• 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 an assigned department; explore more about those here: https://careers.idexx.com/us/en/referencelaboratories

What You 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.
• In this position, you will need to have an extensive skillset in Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Serology.
• Experience utilizing analyzers such as the Sysmex, Beckman, Novus and Hamilton would be preferred.
• Veterinary Technicians and Medical Laboratory Technicians are encouraged to apply.
• Ideally, you will have experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes, pipetting and / or clinical diagnostic analyzers).
• 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: $ 24 / hr (also based on skillset)
• 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, 2nd Shift Position
• There are 2 schedule options for this position:
• Tuesday - Saturday, 2pm-10:30pm OR
• Monday-Friday, 2pm - 10:30pm (Every 3rd Saturday)
• The shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs.
• Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the 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 Laboratory Technician, you will work on site in our NORTH GRAFTON, MA lab.