R&D Verification and Validation Senior Lab Technician

IDEXX • Westbrook, ME

11d • $22

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School degree with 0-3 years of experience or science related associates degree with no experience
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Vet technicians are encouraged to apply
• Ability to properly pipette is preferred

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED