Associate Scientist - Technical Manufacturing

IDEXX • Westbrook, ME

2d • $59,000 - $62,000

About The Position

As an Associate Scientist I in Technical Manufacturing, you will be involved in the production of nanoparticle bioconjugations that are components of high quality veterinary diagnostic products. Your work will be performed by utilizing different chemistries to manipulate and prepare material to be coated on nanoparticles. Your focus of responsibility will be on the preparation of solutions and reagents by following standard protocols at the laboratory bench, as well as a BL2 suite, to support the production build plan. You will have the opportunity to cross train across multiple processes and participate on a technically focused team as an approach to support lab work and solve problems. You will communicate and present to colleagues. You will operate under 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles and ISO standards. You can make a difference by producing innovative products that keep people and animals healthy. Exceeding customer expectations is one of our guiding principles at IDEXX. Our credibility as a company relies on our ability to deliver quality products to our customers on time and with no disruption to their business. IDEXX’s Worldwide Operations Team works to meet this challenge each day with a global network of distribution hubs and a focus on efficiency, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Specific technical skills related to the applicable scientific specialty.
• Laboratory bench and instrumentation skills.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
• Organizational skills and ability to plan work.
• Takes initiative and is accountable (shows ownership); focuses on task at hand; detail oriented.
• Adaptable.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle the stress of deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce coated microparticles and other rare reagents.
• Order and maintain equipment and work area.
• Use strong documentation skills to ensure records are filled out according to standard operating procedures.
• Accurately report data and labor to the inventory control system.
• Adhere to appropriate procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Operate within an ISO 9001:2008 / 14001:2004 Quality Management System.
• Partner with manufacturing staff and production or product support groups to recommend, investigate, and/or implement modification of existing reagents and processes to improve quality and production efficiency.
• Have opportunities to participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• An annual salary target of $59,000K - $62,000 based on experience
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus
• Opportunity for performance based annual merit increase
• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day - One
• 5% matching 401k
• Generous PTO benefits
• Additional benefits including but not limited to pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees