Laboratory Technician, 1st shift

Idexx•Dallas, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEXX is hiring full-time Laboratory Technicians for its on-site Dallas, Texas laboratory, with positions in Sample Management and Parasitology. The work supports veterinarians in diagnosing and treating pets and contributes to IDEXX’s veterinary diagnostic testing services. Extensive training is provided, including for candidates who have not previously worked in a laboratory. The expected start date is between December 15 and December 31, 2026. Sample Management Technicians receive, prepare, and accession veterinary samples—including blood, urine, feces, and biopsies—for laboratory analysis. They 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. Parasitology Technicians prepare fecal samples for analysis, use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other diagnostic tools, move samples through preparation steps, load and unload analyzers, and follow standard operating procedures to ensure testing is performed correctly and efficiently. The role is in a fast-paced, high-volume, team-oriented environment that emphasizes quality, attention to detail, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The schedule is either Tuesday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 4:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with no rotation; hours may vary slightly depending on business needs. Reliable attendance is an essential function. The work is performed on-site and may involve 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 the ability to follow process steps.
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues.
Willingness to work as part of a team and demonstrate team spirit and responsibility.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including extended periods of standing and sitting, 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.
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 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 steps required for testing.
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.