The IDEXX laboratory team are currently seeking a Veterinary Laboratory Technician for a 4 month contract to cover our seasonal milk pregnancy testing. Working in our custom designed site in Hamilton, NZ you – as the successful hire you will process high-quality, efficient, effective, and timely diagnostic testing services for the IDEXX Reference Laboratories.

You as a technician will be setting up instruments, and preparing, running, interpreting, and releasing results while troubleshooting performance, in compliance with IANZ certification requirements.

You will have:

• A Bachelor of Science/or equivalent degree.
• Experience working in in a diagnostics laboratory
• Experience in serology is desirable but not essential
• An understanding of IANZ and ISO 17025, standards
• The ability to be flexible and comfortable with full time hours between Monday-Saturday on rotating day shifts.
• Experience in operating efficiently and effectively to meet tight turnaround times in a commercial lab environment
• Passion for providing exceptional customer service.
• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Commitment to our IDEXX values, diligent attention to our Quality system and Health & Safety policies/procedures.

What can we offer?

• In return, this role offers an opportunity to join a fast-paced global market leader on the S&P 500
• Investment in professional development and career growth
• Brand new state of the art facilities
• Free wellness programs like Virgin Pulse, Fitness Reimbursements, Mental Wellness and Healthy Weight Programs– ability to earn points and prizes, for permanent employees
• We help pets lead fuller lives + + + + + + +

Why IDEXX?

We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery.  

At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Let’s pursue what matters together.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.