Laboratory Technician, 1st shift

Idexx•Westminster, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEXX is hiring a full-time Laboratory Technician to perform veterinary diagnostic laboratory work at its on-site lab in Westminster, Colorado. The position works across Sample Management and Parasitology, helping veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. IDEXX provides extensive on-the-job training, and laboratory experience is not required. The role calls for someone who is comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, values accuracy and teamwork, and wants to contribute to work that supports the health of pets and people. In Sample Management, the technician receives, prepares, and accessions veterinary samples—including blood, urine, feces, and biopsies—for analysis. The work includes removing specimens from transport bags, entering specimen data into a computer tracking system, racking and bundling samples for delivery to testing departments, and assisting with specimen storage and turnaround times. In Parasitology, the technician prepares fecal samples for analysis, moves them through the testing process, loads and unloads samples into automated analyzers, and uses microscopes and other diagnostic tools. The technician follows standard operating procedures to ensure samples are handled correctly and efficiently. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; shifts and hours may vary slightly based on business needs. Reliable attendance is an essential function of the role. The stated start date will fall between December 15 and December 31, 2026. The position may involve exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

A two-, three-, or four-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, including blood, urine, feces, and biopsies, 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 with specimen storage and help ensure turnaround times are met.
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.