Laboratory Technician - 1st Shift

As a 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.) 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. * 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: $24.00 / hour * 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 ins