R&D Lab Technician –Verification & Validation

Location
Westbrook, ME
Category
Laboratories

Are you interested in joining IDEXX as a Laboratory Technician –Verification & Validation? This is an opportunity to be a member of the Assay R&D organization. Your role will be critical to lab and instrument maintenance as well as managing and testing new product prior to release.



What you will do:
Performs laboratory testing of various pet assay and other animal illnesses, injuries and diseases; processes specimens, manages assay results, and assists in assay research

Performs testing across multiple platforms that require a strong level of technical ability, including proper pipetting technique

Maintains and communicates schedules and changes in schedules

Manages lab inventory, procures supplies and stocks shelves

Responsible for general lab maintenance and overall cleanliness of lab and lab equipment

Supports and maintains various processes, systems and databases

Performs record keeping, data collection, analysis, and electronic notebook

Receives and aliquots biological samples as well as maintains sample tracking database

Performs instrument calibration and QC

Potential to handle sterile or biohazardous materials

Prepare and dilute reagents


What you need to succeed:
High School degree with 3-5 years of experience or science related associates degree with 1-2 years of experience

Vet technicians are encouraged to apply

Ability to properly pipette is required

Ability 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 procedures

Good computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite preferred, Strong Excel skills required

Ability to prioritize and multi-task

Strong initiative and follow through as well as self-motivation

Attention to detail

Strong verbal and written communication skills in order to collaborate across the organization working with different scientists

Must be reliable – attendance is an essential function of the position

Ability to work independently and as a team contributor

Willingness to learn new skills

What you can expect from us:

Hourly Pay Range: $20/hour
Opportunity for annual cash bonus
Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One
5% matching 401k
Additional 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.

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, ****** 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.

While we appreciate our staffing partners, we are unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.

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