Sample Management Technician (Days)

At IDEXX, we receive thousands of clinical samples every day from Veterinary Clinics, and we run tests on those samples to help veterinarians identify what might be wrong with someone's pet.  As a Sample Management Technician, (SMT), also referred to as a Specimen Processor or Specimen Accessioner; you'd be helping to sort, tag, and prepare the samples for testing.  The samples that we work with are blood, urine, fecal samples, and biopsies that we receive from the vet clinics (no animals on-site!)  Every sample you help to move along quickly and accurately in the process means we are one step closer to finding out how or why they might be sick.  Thanks to you, someone's very beloved pet will get the treatment plan they need - how great is that? 

This is a full-time day-shift position with excellent, day-one benefits. Read on for more details!

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.

Want to learn more about positions in our Sample Management Department? Check out what our employees have to say: 

• The Best Part About Patient Sample Management - Taylor Gardner, Medical Laboratory Technician 

• The Best Part About Working in Patient Sample Management - Amber Austin, PSM 

• Advice for Patient Sample Management Roles from Amber Austin, Specimen Processor 

In This Role:

• You will receive, prepare, and accession veterinary samples (blood, urine, feces, and biopsies) for laboratory analysis and testing.  

• You can expect to remove specimens from transport bags and enter specimen data into a computer tracking system.    

• You will rack and bundle prepared samples for delivery to each testing department.   

• You will assist other lab personnel with specimen storage and ensuring that Turn Around Times (TAT's) are met.    

• From day one, you'll have full autonomy in your work, but you'll also get full support when you need it. 

• You will play a critical role as part of a successful team that is proud of the work they do and motivated by the common purpose in helping veterinarians quickly diagnose illness and disease in pets and animals. 

What You Will Need To Succeed:

• You are able to work the schedule listed below. 

• You have a positive attitude and love to bring this energy into the lab every day to support your colleagues, whether working independently or as a team contributor.  

• Data entry skills preferred. 

• You are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.   

• You value working at the highest levels of accuracy, safety, and quality    

• You are able to read, understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), including safety and quality procedures.    

• You have a familiarity and comfort with using computers for data entry.   

• You are able to prioritize and multi-task, demonstrate excellent attention to detail on the job, and can work reliably and precisely  

• Your customer service skills are top-notch  

• 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.  

• This is a laboratory, so there is potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals.  

What You Can Expect From Us: 

• Hourly rates targeting $17.50/hour for entry-level, starting pay; we have flexibility from there for candidates with Processing/Accessioning experience.

• Opportunity for annual cash bonus 

• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day - One 

• 5% matching 401k 

• On the job training and career advancement opportunities (experience NOT required) 

• Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more! 

Schedule: 

• This is the full-time, day shift position

• We have 2 positions we are looking to fill. One position will have hours of 6am - 2:30pm, Tuesday through Saturday. The other position will start at 4am for a brief period of time - likely a month or two, for a schedule of 4am - 12:30pm. Then, the position will shift to 6am - 2:30pm.

• Rotating weekend shifts are required.

• The shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs.

• Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Salary : $18 - $0