Specimen Reception Technician

Posted:
7/28/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand ⋅ Waikato, New Zealand

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

IDEXX are currently seeking a part-time technician to complete specimen reception within our core laboratory, working in our modern custom designed laboratory in Hamilton, New Zealand. As a technician you will be preparing samples received from our veterinary clinic customers. This role will be 20 hours per week and will preferably work within the hours of 10am and 6pm and Saturday mornings.

You will have:

  • A Bachelor of Medical Science/or equivalent degree is preferrable but not essential.

  • Experience in specimen reception working within a multi-discipline diagnostics laboratory:

  • An understanding of IANZ and ISO 17025, 9001 standards

  • The ability to be work within the hours of 10am-6pm and Saturday Mornings.

  • 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?

  • An opportunity to join a fast-paced global market leader on the S&P 500

  • Investment in professional development and career growth

  • Competitive annual bonus scheme and compensation review

  • Paid health insurance benefits

  • Be rewarded for your contributions through our Reward and Recognition ThanXX Program

  • Enhanced bereavement leave for family and pets!

  • Free wellness programs like Virgin Pulse, Fitness Reimbursements, Mental Wellness and Healthy Weight Programs– ability to earn points and prizes

  • Discounts on Pet Products and $500 per year towards diagnostic testing for your pets

  • Tenure recognition including days off and bonus payments for reaching key milestones

  • Contribute towards your charity of choosing through our One IDEXX program and paid volunteer Days annually

  • 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.

Take a look wat what it is like to working within our Hamilton NZ office here: https://youtu.be/uqBdz1R8m_0?si=D5jMngx3tmywHF5m

If you are passionate about making a difference and being rewarded for your efforts, please APPLY or contact the ANZ Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] or visit careers.idexx.com/us/en/anz or www.idexx.com.au/en-au to learn more about IDEXX.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of colour, 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.

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IDEXX Laboratories Inc

Website: https://idexx.com/

Headquarter Location: Westbrook, Maine, United States

Employee Count: 5001-10000

Year Founded: 1983

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Seed

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Livestock ⋅ Veterinary