Laboratory Technician, 3rd shift

Idexx•Westminster, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Laboratory Technician at IDEXX, you perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. This full-time position works across Sample Management and Parasitology in IDEXX’s on-site laboratory in Westminster, Colorado. Extensive training is provided, including for people new to laboratory work. In Sample Management, you receive, prepare, and accession veterinary samples—including blood, urine, feces, and biopsies—for analysis. Tasks include removing specimens from transport bags, entering specimen data into a computer tracking system, preparing and organizing samples for delivery to testing departments, and assisting with specimen storage and turnaround times. In Parasitology, you prepare fecal samples for analysis, move samples through testing steps, and load and unload them into automated analyzers. You use microscopes and other diagnostic tools and follow standard operating procedures to process samples accurately and efficiently. The work contributes directly to the health of pets. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, midnight to 8:30 a.m., with a rotating Saturday evening-to-Sunday morning shift from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Employees working a rotating day receive a weekday off. Shifts may vary slightly based on business needs, and reliable attendance is an essential function. The anticipated start date is between December 15 and December 31, 2026. The role involves potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals.

Requirements

Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
Outstanding attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to follow process steps.
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Positive attitude and ability to support colleagues.
Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.
Strong team spirit and sense of responsibility.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of laboratory work, including extended standing and sitting, phone and computer use, extended reach, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities including close and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Reliable and dependable attendance.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

A 2-, 3-, or 4-year degree in a science-related field.
Veterinary Technician experience or credentials (RVT, LVT, or CVT).
Medical Laboratory Technician experience or credentials (MLT or MT).

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 meeting turnaround times.
Prepare fecal samples for analysis and move them through the required testing steps.
Load and unload samples into automated analyzers.
Use microscopes and other laboratory diagnostic tools.
Follow standard operating procedures to process samples correctly and efficiently.