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Lab Technician-Life Sciences

TotalMed
Portland, OR Contractor
POSTED ON 10/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/19/2026

We are seeking a Life Sciences Lab Technician for a travel assignment in Portland, Oregon

The Lab Technicians is assigned to perform duties in either the QC Lab or the R&D Lab. The Lab Technician / QC is responsible for testing and inspecting raw materials and products at various stages of production to ensure that required specifications are met. The Lab Technician / R&D is responsible for assisting the Chemist/Senior Chemists in new product development, product maintenance, raw material evaluations, competitive evaluations, and general testing.

Facility: IDEXX Laboratories - Portland Reference Lab
Assignment Type: Travel - Standard
Contract Length: 7 weeks
Shift: 0930 to 1800
Hours per Week: 40.00
Work Style: Onsite

Responsibilities

  • Formulate samples using standard formulations
  • Evaluate computer readings and make necessary adjustments
  • Perform a variety of tests
  • Clean lab equipment and make sure there is no contamination from one lab run to another
  • Monitor lab runs for quality
  • Test lab samples

Qualifications

  • Associates Degree, Bachelors Preferred in Biology or Chemistry
  • 0-2 years of work experience in a lab
  • Ablility to work in a hands on fast paced lab
  • Good with taking direction and working with a team on projects

Salary : $20

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