Laboratory Technician – 1st Shift

Idexx•Bloomington, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Laboratory Technician at IDEXX, you perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. You will work on site in IDEXX’s Bloomington, Minnesota laboratory in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on teamwork, quality, continuous improvement, and personal growth. Extensive on-the-job training is provided, and prior laboratory experience is not required. 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, interpret results, and release them according to standard operating procedures. You will specialize in an assigned department. This is a full-time position with day-one benefits. The scheduled hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; shifts and hours may vary slightly with business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work positively and collaboratively as part of a team.
Attention to detail and the ability to work reliably and precisely.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of laboratory work, including extended periods of standing and sitting, phone and computer use, extended reach, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, color, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; IDEXX cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role.

Nice To Haves

A two-, three-, or four-year degree in a science-related field.
Experience as a Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, or CVT) or 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 testing on blood, urine, fecal, and pet biopsy samples to support veterinarians in diagnosing animal illnesses, injuries, and diseases.
Use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other laboratory diagnostic tools.
Set up and run laboratory tests, read results, and release results according to standard operating procedures.
Specialize in an assigned laboratory department.
Attend reliably and dependably as an essential function of the position.