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 research

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 and analysis

Receives and aliquots biological samples as well as maintains sample tracking database for discovery work

 

What you need to succeed:

High School degree with 0-2 years of experience

Vet assistants are encouraged to apply

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

Ability to prioritize and multi-task

Strong initiative and follow through

Attention to detail

Written communication skills

Ability to work independently and as a team contributor

Willingness to learn new skills

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

Ability to work independently and as a team contributor

Good computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel) and SAP preferred

What you can expect from us:  

The hourly rate is $20.93/hr

This is a M-F 1st shift role

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.

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