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You will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world, joining a fast-paced work environment that encourages teamwork, quality, and offers opportunities for personal growth.\nWe offer extensive training for this role, whether you’ve worked in a lab before or this would be your first lab job; we hope you’ll consider applying and discover the good you can do on our team.\nPlease note: The start date for these roles will be between December 15 and December 31st 2026. Please read on for information about these positions! This is a full-time position with excellent day-one benefits.\nIf you’d like more information about laboratory jobs at IDEXX before applying, you can explore our Laboratory Careers web page: https://careers.idexx.com/us/en/referencelaboratories\nWhy this role matters:\nIDEXX reference laboratories is a global network united by a shared commitment to enhancing pet care, where the true strength in our name is the people behind it, including this role. Our reference laboratories make it possible for our customers to discover more with our unrelenting commitment to innovation, personalized support, guidance, and expertise, while providing the most complete and advanced menu of diagnostic tests along with technology and tools. The focus on enhancing the lives of people and pets starts with our own employees and empowering them to achieve their goals, focusing on continuous improvement, and supporting the strong collaboration and inclusiveness that exist in our team.\nIn this role:\nYou will use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other laboratory diagnostic tools to perform analyses and tests that diagnose animal illnesses, injuries, and diseases in support of veterinary animal treatment. \nYou will perform diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal, or pet biopsy samples that we receive in our lab by the thousands every day. \nYou will set up and run lab tests, then read and release results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). \nWhat you need to succeed:\nYou possess a High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A 2-, 3-, or 4-year degree in a Science-related field is preferred. \nIt is not required to work in our lab, but if you were a Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT), this experience and education would be a plus. \nIdeally, you will have experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes, pipetting, and/or clinical diagnostic analyzers). \nYou have a positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support your colleagues \nYou are looking forward to working in a team \nYou concentrate on the details and can work reliably and precisely \nYou have a great sense of team spirit and responsibility \nAble to meet the physical requirements that go with working in a lab - standing and sitting for extended periods of time, phone & computer use, extended reach, lifting up to 50lb, and specific vision ability - close, color, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. \nThis is a laboratory, so there is potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals. \nWhat you can expect from us:\nHourly rate: $25.50 / hour + $3 / hr shift differential\nOpportunity for annual cash bonus and merit pay increase consideration \nHealth / Dental / Vision benefits from day one \n5% matching 401k \nOn-the-job training and career advancement opportunities \nAdditional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and more \nThe opportunity to do meaningful work where you positively impact the lives of people and pets all over the world \nSchedule:\nThe hours for this position are Tuesday through Saturday, Midnight - 8:30 am. There is an every-third Saturday into Sunday rotation with the same hours; if you work a rotation day, you get a day off during the week.\nThe shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs. \nReliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position. \nWhy IDEXX:\nWe’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve since 1983, our team members 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.\nWe have customers in over 175 countries and a collaborative global workforce. Our culture is one that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you’ll be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.\nKnowing our work makes a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of pets and people is what motivates us every day. If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list, you’ll find it here.\nLet’s pursue what matters together.\nIDEXX 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.\nApplicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role.\nAs a Laboratory Technician, you will work on-site in our Portland, OR lab. Does this sound like the opportunity for you? 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