Biobank Senior Lab Associate

Idexx•Westbrook, ID

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Biobank Senior Lab Associate is a member of R&D Clinical Research in Westbrook, Maine, supporting research projects that help veterinarians provide advanced medical care. The role supports sample collection, processing, organization, and management according to established standard operating procedures. It uses biobanking software to maintain sample metadata and processing histories, monitor and fulfill sample requisitions, and collaborates with R&D teams to maintain study-specific collection kits and ship materials for field studies. The position reports directly to the biobank manager. The role requires accuracy, safety, and quality; the ability to follow SOPs; familiarity with computers and software used to maintain records and track inventory; and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while prioritizing tasks and communicating with colleagues at different levels. Some customer-facing communication may be required. The laboratory environment may involve exposure to biohazards, agents that cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals; relevant training will be provided. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week hourly day-shift position. Shifts and hours may vary slightly with business needs, and some flexibility may be possible as long as hours worked remain on the day shift. Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Requirements

Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures, including safety and quality procedures.
Familiarity with computers and software used to maintain records and track inventory.
Ability to prioritize and multitask, and to recognize when to ask for help.
Good communication skills and ability to interact with others at different levels.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including extended standing and sitting, extended reach, lifting up to 50 pounds, and close, color, and depth vision and adjustment of focus.
Reliable and dependable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Veterinary technician experience.
Experience working in a veterinary clinic.
Prior laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Collect, process, organize, and manage samples according to established standard operating procedures.
Maintain sample metadata and processing histories using biobanking software.
Monitor and fulfill sample requisitions from across IDEXX.
Collaborate with R&D teams to create and maintain inventories of study-specific collection kits.
Ensure critical materials are shipped for field studies.
Follow safety and quality procedures and maintain accuracy in laboratory work.
Prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
Communicate with people at different levels, including occasional customer-facing communication.