Quality Control Associate

IDEXX•Westbrook, ME

18h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Quality Associate, you will be part of a team that supports the manufacture, improvement and understanding of IDEXX's veterinary diagnostic products. You will participate and contribute to a fast-paced technically-focused team, executing routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods on a variety of diagnostic platforms. The role involves making a difference by producing innovative products that keep animals healthy. IDEXX's Worldwide Operations Team focuses on efficiency, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement to deliver quality products to customers on time. You will work in one of IDEXX’s Quality Control Laboratories supporting SNAP or ELISA products, operating under 5S & Lean Manufacturing principles following ISO standards. You will collaborate with teammates and functional areas, generate, document, and analyze data, and prepare reagents and perform testing to qualify materials for manufacturing. You will also participate on cross-functional teams in problem-solving and identify project opportunities, generating ideas and solutions.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Excellent interpersonal skills
Successful track record working both individually and as part of a team
Strong time management ability
Verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in documenting and analyzing test results and problem solving
Good PC skills, preferably MS Office
Ability to see “blue” color
Ability to meet the physical requirements that go with working in a production laboratory setting – sitting and/or standing for 2hr+
Ability to meet the physical requirements that go with working in a production laboratory setting – extended reach
Ability to meet the physical requirements that go with working in a production laboratory setting – extensive use of computer and paper to document results
Ability to meet the physical requirements that go with working in a production laboratory setting – extensive use of hands to manipulate parts for testing
Ability to meet the physical requirements that go with working in a production laboratory setting – lifting up to 50lb
Ability to meet the physical requirements that go with working in a production laboratory setting – occasionally climb, kneel, or bend
Ability to meet the physical requirements that go with working in a production laboratory setting – ability to communicate verbally on the phone and in person with fluency in the English language
Ability to meet the physical requirements that go with working in a production laboratory setting – specific vision ability – close, color, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
Continuous learner who embraces a growth mindset

Responsibilities

Support the manufacture, improvement and understanding of veterinary diagnostic products
Participate and contribute to a fast-paced technically-focused team
Execute routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods on a variety of diagnostic platforms
Work in one of IDEXX’s Quality Control Laboratories that supports either SNAP or ELISA products
Operate under 5S & Lean Manufacturing principles following ISO standards
Work closely with teammates and representatives from the functional areas
Generate, document, and analyze data
Prepare reagents and perform testing to qualify materials for use in manufacturing
Participate on cross functional teams in problem solving
Identify project opportunities, generating ideas and solutions