Medical Laboratory Technician Research and Development Day Shift Temp Position
Medical Laboratory Technician Research and Development Day Shift Temp Position
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Job Description
As a temporaryR&D Medical Laboratory Technicianat IDEXX you will be assisting with some of the many tasks vital to the running of our network of Reference Labs. We receive thousands of clinical samples (blood urine fecal samples) every day from Veterinary Clinics and we run tests on those samples to help veterinarians identify what might be wrong with someones this role you will be helping to sort tag and prepare veterinary samples for testing. Every sample you help to move along quickly and accurately in the process means we are one step closer to finding out how or why the pet might be sick.
IDEXX Reference Laboratories are a global network united by a shared commitment to enhancing pet care where the true strength in our name is the people behind it. 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.
In This Role:
Currently our greatest need is in our R&D data collection at this location.
You might be unbagging sorting tagging or moving clinical samples around the laboratory.
You may be restocking supplies such as chemicals or slide trays.
You could be helping to load analyzers with slides of samples.
You might be assisting with inventory counts.
You will be asked to help in out many ways and your help is needed!
Schedule:
The hours of this position are: 10am-6pm (schedule can be flexible)
The schedule of MONDAY-FRIDAY
This is a temporary/contingent position
This position is 40/hrs per week
The pay for this position $ 24 / hr
Reliable transportation and excellent attendance is essential for this position
What You Will Need to Succeed:
You are able and willing to work the schedule above
You are reliable and flexible attendance is an essential function of the position.
Data entry skills are a big plus.
A willingness to work with and around veterinary samples including blood urinefecaland biopsies.
You are excited to work in a fast-paced high volume busy work environment. You can sit or stand for long periods; you do not mind being on your feet and moving throughout the night as needed.
You can read and interpret documents such as safety rules standard operating procedures (SOPs) material safety data sheets (MSDSs) operating and maintenance instructions government rules and technical procedures.
You must have a demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task.
You possess strong initiative and follow through with outstanding attention to detail.
You can work independently and as a team contributor.
You have demonstrated a high level of customer service.
Able to meet the physical requirements that go with working in a lab standing and sitting for extended periods ability to move or maneuver through various departments around the lab use of hands fingers and arms to handle microscopes pipettes lab instruments and controls occasional need to climb balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl lift up to 25lb and specific vision ability close color depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
This is a laboratory so there is potential exposure to biohazards agents known to cause zoonotic diseases and hazardous chemicals.
Why IDEXX
Were 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 help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10000 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.
Lets 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 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.
ThistemporaryLaboratory Assistantposition will be based out of ourPortland ORlocation.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
