IDEXX is seeking a passionate and experienced Laboratory Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of our PCR department in our state-of-the-art, custom-designed facility in Eight Mile Plains — the largest veterinary diagnostics lab in the Southern Hemisphere.
This is more than just a leadership role — it’s an opportunity to shape the future of veterinary diagnostics, inspire a talented team, and make a real impact on animal health across Australia and beyond.
As our Laboratory Supervisor, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and excellence, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, efficient, effective, and timely quantitative and droplet digital polymerase chain reaction diagnostic testing.
You will:Champion compliance with NATA and ISO accreditation standards
Drive a culture of exceptional customer service
Mentor, coach, and empower your team to reach their full potential
Manage daily operations and ensure smooth workflow
Lead quality control and continuous improvement initiatives
Troubleshoot and optimise lab performance to meet tight turnaround times
A Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Science (or equivalent)
Skilled in running and troubleshooting qPCR assays and potentially ddPCR
Hands-on experience in a diagnostic PCR laboratory with veterinary disease familiarity
Proven success in leading and motivating teams
Strong PC and data entry skills
Understanding of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Familiarity with biosafety cabinet protocols and hygienic lab practices
A sharp eye for detail and a commitment to quality and safety
A passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences
When you join IDEXX, you will find yourself in a challenging but exciting environment where you are given the opportunity to be yourself, innovate, and grow. We have so much to offer!
A modern environment, working within our brand-new custom designed laboratory
Supportive and collaborative environment: Surrounded by a team who are proud of the work they do and motivated by their unified purpose of helping others.
Competitive annual bonus scheme and compensation review
Reward and Recognition Program
Enhanced bereavement leave for family and pets
Free wellness programs and health reimbursements
Discounts on pet products and diagnostic testing
Tenure recognition with bonus payments and extra leave
Paid volunteer days and charity support through our One IDEXX program
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, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and 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 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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What We Do
10,000 people, one global focus - enhancing the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock
We are passionate about what we do at IDEXX – and why wouldn’t we be? When you’re working to raise the standard of care for pets, make drinking water safe for billions and keep our livestock population around the globe healthy and free of disease, it’s no wonder that what we do each day is more than just a job. There’s an energy across IDEXX that is contagious – where caring and committed people come together to make things better.
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a member of the S&P 500, is a leader in pet healthcare innovation, serving practicing veterinarians around the world with a broad range of diagnostic and information technology-based products and services. Headquartered in southern Maine, we conduct operations through more than 70 locations around the world and serve customers in over 175 countries.
Our primary business focuses on pet health, a growing market around the world. Our products —in-clinic diagnostic tests and instrumentation, reference laboratory and telemedicine consultation services, and practice management software—enhance the ability of veterinarians to provide advanced medical care, improve staff efficiency and to build more economically successful practices.
We also develop and manufacture diagnostic tests and information for the global production animal industry, including poultry and livestock, as well as tests for the quality and safety of water and milk.
Please visit our website, IDEXX.com/careers, for further information and to view all of our job opportunities.
