Send-Out Laboratory Coordinator

IDEXX•West Sacramento, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Send-Out Laboratory Coordinator at IDEXX, you will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world. You will assist in receiving and sending out samples for laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. You will join a fast-paced work environment that encourages teamwork, quality, and offers opportunities for personal growth. This is a full-time role with competitive benefits. IDEXX reference laboratories is a global network united by a shared commitment to enhancing pet care where the true strength in our name is the people behind it. Our reference laboratories make it possible for our customers to discover more with our unrelenting commitment to innovation, personalized support, guidance, and expertise, while providing the most complete and advanced menu of diagnostic tests along with technology and tools.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Positive attitude and energy to support colleagues.
Enjoy working in a team.
Attention to detail and ability to work reliably and precisely.
Strong computer skillset (e.g. Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word, other).
Master multi-tasker with the ability to shift priorities.
Proactive, can-do attitude, focus on being positive and providing solutions.
Proven track record of managing administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment and the ability to self-manage.
Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals from multiple departments at multiple levels.
Great sense of team spirit and responsibility.
Able to meet the physical requirements that go with working in a lab – standing and sitting for extended periods of time, phone & computer use, extended reach, lifting up to 50lb, and specific vision ability – close, color, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals.

Nice To Haves

A 2-, 3- or 4-year degree in a Science-related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive and prepare samples for laboratory analyses and tests.
Prepare samples, record required information, and send samples to appropriate specialty lab area.
May be cross-trained to perform basic Laboratory Technician duties.
May be responsible for various support activities, including maintaining supply inventory, record-keeping, cleaning, clerical tasks, supply shipping and receiving, mail distribution and other related duties.
Collect and prepare samples as requested and/or required for R&D project teams.
Ships samples according to national (and international) regulations.