Sample Management Technician – Summer Coverage

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Position Summary: IDEXX is seeking a Sample Management Technician to prepare and log veterinary samples, supporting rapid diagnosis of diseases in pets. Key Highlights: 1. Impactful work: helps diagnose diseases in pets. 2. Collaboration within a successful and purpose-driven team. 3. A positive workplace culture that fosters learning and discovery. Each day, IDEXX receives thousands of clinical samples from veterinary clinics and performs tests on those samples to help identify what may be affecting pets. As rapid results are critical, our Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Barcelona begins sample preparation at 6:30 a.m., ensuring animals receive the care they need as soon as possible. As a Sample Management Technician, you will work with samples such as blood, urine, feces, and biopsies received from veterinary clinics (there are no animals in the laboratory!). Every sample you prepare for analysis helps veterinarians move closer to a diagnosis. This is a **fixed-term contract**, starting on **July 1** and ending on **November 30**. You will work part-time, for 20 hours per week. Your schedule will be **6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday**. **In this role, you will:** ----------------------- * Receive, prepare, and log veterinary samples for laboratory analysis. * Enter sample data into a computerized tracking system. * Organize and group prepared samples for shipment to respective analytical departments. * Support other laboratory team members in sample storage and ensuring adherence to turnaround times (TAT). * Work autonomously while having full support whenever needed. * Play a key role as part of a successful, proud, and purpose-motivated team: helping veterinarians rapidly diagnose diseases in pets and animals — isn’t that great? **What You Need to Succeed:** -------------------------------------- * Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Biology / Biomedical Sciences / Animal Sciences / Zoology or equivalent * Entry-level experience in laboratory diagnostics, either gained during studies or in an initial work experience * Experience in preparing, performing, and interpreting laboratory tests, as well as handling laboratory equipment (microscopes and/or clinical diagnostic analyzers), is preferred * Comfortable using computers for data entry * Ability to read, understand, and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including safety and quality standards * Positive, goal-oriented attitude with strong work ethic and teamwork spirit * Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing or sitting for extended periods and meeting specific vision requirements (near vision, color perception, and depth perception) **Schedule:** This position’s schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of this role. **Why IDEXX:** ------------------ We are proud of what we do because our work matters. As leaders in innovation across all sectors where we operate, we uphold our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions of people, and assist livestock farmers in protecting their cattle and poultry from disease. We serve customers in over 175 countries and employ more than 10,000 talented individuals globally. And what does this mean for you? We enhance our employees’ professional lives with a positive and respectful workplace culture that embraces challenges and fosters learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you’ll enjoy competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits, while engaging in purpose-driven work that drives improvement. Let’s advance together toward what truly matters! *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, color, 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.* #LI-LS1