Veterinary Laboratory Scientist

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand IDEXX Full time
The Opportunity


We are currently looking to increase our NZ IDEXX laboratory team with a skilled and experienced Veterinary Laboratory Scientist to work within our cross-functional laboratory in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Based in our purpose-built Hamilton laboratory, you would be joining a global market leader in a role focused on the provision of high-quality and timely diagnostic testing services, assaying and processing a wide variety of samples for routine and complex pathology investigation.

This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday between the hours of 7am and 7pm, with occasional Saturday morning shifts on a rotating roster.


You will have ideally completed a tertiary qualification in a relevant technical discipline and (or) a minimum of two years' experience in a veterinary diagnostics laboratory environment.

Experience in a range of Laboratory testing is preferable, especially haematology and biochemistry


You will have a strong understanding of all the essentials; a broad knowledge of multi-disciplinary routine diagnostic pathology testing procedures, and a demonstrated ability to perform routine and potentially complex diagnostic tests while ensuring adherence to standard procedures, policies and practices.

You will be computer savvy and have exposure to a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

You will have the ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.

Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills are highly desired.

You will be confident operating under pressure and time constraints without compromising on quality control procedures and practices.

What we can offer?

Investment in professional development and career growth

Exposure in a multi-discipline laboratory to kick start your lab career

Be rewarded for your contributions through our Reward and Recognition Program

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

Tenure recognition including day's off and bonus payments for reaching key milestones

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.

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