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IDEXX Laboratories

R&D V&V Lab Associate

IDEXX Laboratories, Westbrook, Maine, us, 04098


Are you interested in joining IDEXX as a

Laboratory Associate - Verification & Validation/Stability ? This is an opportunity to be a member of the Assay R&D Verification and Validation/stability organization. Your role will be critical to managing and testing new product prior to release, to ensure that IDEXX is providing products to our customers that meet requirements and stability claims.

What you will do:

Performs laboratory analyses to assay various pet and other animal illnesses, injuries and diseases; processes specimens, manages assay results, and assists in assay researchMaintains and communicates schedules and changes in schedulesManages lab inventory, procures supplies and stocks shelvesResponsible for general lab maintenance and overall cleanliness of lab and lab equipmentSupports and maintains various processes, systems and databasesPerforms record keeping, data collection and analysisReceives and aliquots biological samples as well as maintains sample tracking database for discovery workWhat you need to succeed:

High School degree with 0-2 years of experienceVet assistants are encouraged to applyAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, standard operating procedures (SOPs), material safety data sheets (MSDSs), operating and maintenance instructions, instrument and software manuals, government rules and technical proceduresAbility to prioritize and multi-taskStrong initiative and follow throughAttention to detailWritten communication skillsAbility to work independently and as a team contributorWillingness to learn new skillsMust be reliable - attendance is an essential function of the positionAbility to work independently and as a team contributorGood computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel) and SAP preferredWhat you can expect from us:

The hourly rate is $20.93/hrThis is a M-F 1st shift roleOpportunity for annual cash bonusHealth / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One5% matching 401kAdditional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more

If you're looking for a role that'll challenge you, offer a variety of work and learning, while helping an amazing industry, we'd love to hear from you!

Why IDEXX:

We're 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 to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 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.

Let's pursue what matters together.

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