Laboratory Technician: Pet Diagnostics — Day-One Benefits

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health / Dental / Vision benefits from

5% matching 401k

On-the-job training

Job summary

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc in Portland, OR is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform diagnostic testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. This full‑time role includes comprehensive day‑one benefits and extensive training to support both new and experienced lab personnel.

You will use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other equipment to run tests on animal samples, read results, and contribute to a collaborative, growth‑oriented team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; science degree preferred.
• Past lab experience or RVT/LVT/MLT background is a plus.
• Experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests with lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Use automated analyzers, microscopes and other diagnostic tools to analyze samples.
• Perform tests on blood, urine, fecal or biopsy specimens received daily.
• Set up, run, and read lab tests and release results per SOPs.
• Potentially specialize in Sample Management or Parasitology.

Skills

Lab testing

Microscopy

Pipetting

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Science-related degree preferred

Tools

Automated analyzers

Microscopes

Pipettes

Job description

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc in Portland, OR is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform diagnostic testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. This full‑time role includes comprehensive day‑one benefits and extensive training to support both new and experienced lab personnel.

You will use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other equipment to run tests on animal samples, read results, and contribute to a collaborative, growth‑oriented team.