Laboratory Technician - 3rd Shift

Idexx • North Grafton, MA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Laboratory Technician, you will sort, tag, receive, prepare, and accession veterinary samples—including blood, urine, feces, and biopsies—for laboratory analysis and testing. Samples are received from veterinary clinics; no animals are on-site. You will remove specimens from transport bags, enter specimen data into a computer tracking system, and rack and bundle prepared samples for delivery to testing departments. You will also assist laboratory personnel with specimen storage and help ensure turnaround times are met. This is a full-time, on-site, third-shift position at IDEXX’s North Grafton, Massachusetts laboratory. The schedule is primarily Monday through Friday, 12:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., with an every-third-Saturday-night rotation; hours may vary slightly depending on business needs. Reliable attendance is essential. The anticipated start date is between December 15 and December 31.

Requirements

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues and work as part of a team.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow standard operating procedures, including safety and quality procedures.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work reliably and precisely.
• A strong sense of teamwork 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, color, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to start between December 15 and December 31.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

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 other laboratory personnel with specimen storage.
• Help ensure laboratory turnaround times are met.
• Follow standard operating procedures, including safety and quality procedures.
• Maintain reliable and dependable attendance.

Benefits

• Health insurance from day one
• Dental insurance from day one
• Vision insurance from day one
• 5% 401(k) matching
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration
• On-the-job training and career advancement opportunities
• Pet insurance
• Mental health resources
• Paid volunteer days
• Employee stock program
• Foundation donation matching
• Financial support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED