Laboratory Technician

Idexx•Greensboro, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Laboratory Technician at IDEXX, you perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. You will join a fast-paced work environment that values teamwork and quality, with extensive training and opportunities for personal growth. This is a full-time, on-site position at IDEXX’s Greensboro, NC laboratory, with roles available in Sample Management and Parasitology. The start date for these roles will be between December 15 and December 31, 2026. In Sample Management, you will receive, prepare, and accession veterinary samples—including blood, urine, feces, and biopsies—for laboratory analysis. You will remove specimens from transport bags, enter specimen data into a computer tracking system, rack and bundle prepared samples for delivery to testing departments, and assist with specimen storage and meeting turnaround times. In Parasitology, you will prepare fecal samples for analysis, move them through the testing process, and load and unload them into analyzers. You will use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other diagnostic tools, following standard operating procedures to process samples correctly and efficiently. Your work helps support the health of pets. IDEXX Reference Laboratories is a global network focused on enhancing pet care through diagnostic testing, innovation, personalized support, and expertise. IDEXX emphasizes continuous improvement, collaboration, inclusiveness, and employee development. The position offers on-the-job training and career advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits.

Requirements

Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
Outstanding attention to detail and a proven ability to follow process steps.
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues.
Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.
Strong team spirit and sense of responsibility.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including standing and sitting for extended periods, phone and computer use, extended reach, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities including close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work in a laboratory with potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; IDEXX cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Reliable and dependable attendance.
Ability to work on-site in Greensboro, North Carolina, Tuesday through Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs.

Nice To Haves

A two-, three-, or four-year degree in a science-related field.
Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, or CVT) experience or education.
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT) experience or education.

Responsibilities

Receive, prepare, and accession veterinary samples for laboratory analysis and testing.
Remove specimens from transport bags and enter specimen data into a computer tracking system.
Rack and bundle prepared samples for delivery to testing departments.
Assist laboratory personnel with specimen storage and help ensure turnaround times are met.
Prepare fecal samples for analysis and move them through the laboratory testing process.
Use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other laboratory diagnostic tools.
Load and unload samples into analyzers.
Follow standard operating procedures to process samples correctly and efficiently.
Attend work reliably and dependably.