Laboratory Technician - 1st shift

Idexx•Louisville, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Laboratory Technician at IDEXX, you perform diagnostic testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. You will work on-site in IDEXX’s Louisville, Kentucky laboratory, in a fast-paced team environment focused on quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Training is provided, including for candidates who are new to laboratory work. You will use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other diagnostic tools to test blood, urine, fecal, and biopsy samples. You will set up and run tests, then read and release results in accordance with standard operating procedures. The position is full-time and pays $22 per hour, with consideration for annual cash bonuses and merit increases. The scheduled workweek is Tuesday through Saturday, with shifts starting between 7 and 9 a.m. and ending between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.; hours may vary slightly with business needs. The start date will be between December 15 and December 31, 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues in a team environment.
Attention to detail and ability to work reliably and precisely.
Team spirit and a sense of responsibility.
Ability to meet the physical demands of laboratory work, including extended periods of standing and sitting, phone and computer use, extended reach, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities, including close, color, and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work in a laboratory with potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals.
Reliable and dependable attendance.
Authorization to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

A two-, three-, or four-year degree in a science-related field.
Experience as a Registered, Licensed, or Certified Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, or CVT), or as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT).
Experience setting up, running, and reading laboratory tests and operating laboratory equipment such as microscopes, pipettes, or clinical diagnostic analyzers.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal, and pet biopsy samples to support veterinary diagnosis and treatment.
Set up and operate laboratory tests using automated analyzers, microscopes, and other diagnostic tools.
Read and release test results according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Work collaboratively and reliably as part of the laboratory team.