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R&D Lab Technician –Verification & Validation
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Full Time
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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.
#LI-CAG
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.
#LI-CAG
