Laboratory Technician, 3rd shift

Idexx•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Laboratory Technician at IDEXX, you perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. This full-time, on-site role is based in IDEXX’s Portland, Oregon laboratory and supports veterinary care through diagnostic testing of animal samples. IDEXX provides extensive on-the-job training, whether or not you have prior laboratory experience. You will use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other laboratory diagnostic tools to test blood, urine, fecal, and biopsy samples. You will set up and run laboratory tests, then read and release results according to standard operating procedures (SOPs). The role contributes to IDEXX’s work enhancing the health and well-being of pets and people. The scheduled hours are Tuesday through Saturday, midnight to 8:30 a.m., with an every-third Saturday into Sunday rotation on the same hours. Employees working a rotation day receive a day off during the week. Shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs, and reliable attendance is an essential function of the position. The start date will be between December 15 and December 31, 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Positive attitude and ability to contribute to a team.
Attention to detail and ability to work reliably and precisely.
Team spirit and sense of responsibility.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including standing and sitting for extended periods, phone and computer use, extended reach, lifting up to 50 pounds, and close, color, and depth vision and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work in a laboratory with potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals.
Reliable and dependable attendance.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

A 2-, 3-, or 4-year degree in a science-related field.
Experience setting up, running, and reading laboratory tests.
Experience operating laboratory equipment such as microscopes, pipetting equipment, and clinical diagnostic analyzers.
Veterinary Technician experience or credentials (RVT, LVT, or CVT).
Medical Laboratory Technician experience or credentials (MLT or MT).

Responsibilities

Set up and run laboratory diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal, and biopsy samples.
Use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other laboratory diagnostic tools to perform analyses.
Read and release test results according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Work collaboratively with colleagues to support laboratory operations and veterinary animal treatment.