Laboratory Technician - 3rd shift

Idexx•Louisville, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Laboratory Technician at IDEXX, you perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. This role contributes to a fast-paced, team-oriented environment focused on quality, personal growth, and continuous improvement. IDEXX provides extensive on-the-job training, including for candidates who have not previously worked in a laboratory. You will use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other laboratory diagnostic tools to analyze blood, urine, fecal, and biopsy samples. You will set up and run laboratory tests, read results, and release them according to standard operating procedures (SOPs). The position is on-site at IDEXX’s Louisville, Kentucky laboratory. The scheduled hours are 1:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday, with slight variations possible depending on business needs. Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position. The anticipated start date is between December 15 and December 31, 2026. This is a full-time position. The listed hourly rate is $22, plus a $3-per-hour shift differential. The role offers day-one benefits and the opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues in a team environment.
Ability to concentrate on details and work reliably and precisely.
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 vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Reliable and dependable attendance.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; IDEXX is unable to 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, and clinical diagnostic analyzers.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal, and pet biopsy samples.
Set up and run laboratory tests using automated analyzers, microscopes, and other diagnostic tools.
Read and release test results according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Work collaboratively with laboratory colleagues while maintaining quality and reliable, precise work.