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Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring for a notable animal health organization known for developing innovative veterinary diagnostic and laboratory solutions in Mukilteo, WA.

Location: Mukilteo, WA
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Pay: $30.00–$34.00/hour
Contract: 6 months, with strong potential for extension into 2027 based on project needs and performance
Target Start Date: October 5, 2026
Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 AM–4:30/5:00 PM

Position Overview

We are seeking a Veterinary Lab Technician to support laboratory validation studies for an innovative veterinary diagnostic program. This role will work with biological specimens in a laboratory setting, including whole blood, serum, and plasma, while supporting testing, sample processing, documentation, and study activities.

This is a great opportunity for someone with veterinary laboratory, clinical laboratory, or biological sample-handling experience who enjoys hands-on laboratory work and wants to contribute to the development and validation of diagnostic technologies.

Important: This position does not require direct animal handling or vivarium access.

Key Responsibilities

• Support laboratory validation studies involving biological specimens.

• Receive, handle, prepare, and process whole blood, serum, and plasma samples according to established procedures.

• Perform laboratory testing and sample preparation activities with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Follow established protocols, procedures, and study requirements.

• Accurately document laboratory activities, observations, results, and sample information.

• Maintain organized and traceable sample records and laboratory documentation.

• Assist with troubleshooting and investigation of unexpected or inconsistent results.

• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and work areas in accordance with established procedures.

• Follow applicable laboratory safety, quality, and compliance requirements.

• Collaborate with scientists, laboratory personnel, project stakeholders, and other cross-functional teams.

• Support additional laboratory activities and validation projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a veterinary, clinical, diagnostic, research, or other laboratory environment.

• Experience handling biological specimens such as blood, serum, or plasma strongly preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed protocols and procedures.

• Comfortable performing hands-on laboratory work and accurately documenting results.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a broader project team.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with standard computer applications and laboratory documentation systems.

• Ability to work onsite Monday–Friday during the scheduled hours.

Ideal Candidate

The strongest candidates will have experience in a veterinary diagnostic, clinical laboratory, medical laboratory, research laboratory, or related biological sciences environment. Experience with blood-based specimens and laboratory validation or testing activities is particularly valuable.

Additional Details

• This is a new contractor opportunity supporting upcoming validation projects.

• The position is fully onsite in Mukilteo, WA.

• Candidates should be local to the Mukilteo area or willing to relocate at their own expense.

• Interviews are expected to be primarily virtual.

• The initial contract is 6 months, with strong potential for extension into 2027 depending on project demand and performance.

Why Work for Adecco?

• Weekly pay

• 401(k) options

• Benefits and employee support programs

• Skills training and professional development resources

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting innovative veterinary diagnostic work

• Potential for continued work based on project needs and performance

If you have laboratory experience and are comfortable working with biological samples in a hands-on environment, apply today to learn more about this opportunity.

Pay Details: $30.00 to $34.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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