Senior Quality Control Associate

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Westbrook, MEtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
J-050574

As a
** Senior Quality Associate**, you will be part of a team that supports the manufacture, improvement and understanding of our 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. And, you’ll be making a difference by producing the innovative products that keep animals healthy.

Exceeding customer expectations is one of our guiding principles  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.

** What you can expect in this role
*** You will operate under 5S & Lean Manufacturing principles following ISO standards.
* You will work closely with teammates and representatives from the functional areas that we support and rely on to be successful.
* You will generate, document, and analyze data.
* You will prepare reagents and perform testing to qualify materials for use in manufacturing.
* You will participate on cross functional teams in problem solving.
* As part of the team, you’ll identify project opportunities, generating ideas and solutions.
** What you will need to succeed
*** High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
* You are a continuous learner who embraces a growth mindset.
* You have excellent interpersonal skills and a successful track record working both individually and as part of a team.
* You have strong time management ability and verbal and written communication skills.
* You are proficient in documenting and analyzing test results and problem solving.
* You have good PC skills, preferably MS Office.
* You’ll be required to work first shift hours with most work performed in a laboratory setting.
* You have the ability to see “blue” color.
* You are able to meet the physical requirements that go with working in a production laboratory setting – sitting and/or standing for 2hr+, extended reach, extensive use of computer and paper to document results, extensive use of hands to manipulate parts for testing, lifting up to 50lb, occasionally climb, kneel, or bend, ability to communicate verbally on the phone and in person with fluency in the English language, and specific vision ability – close, color, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
** Work Environment
*** General office environment or light laboratory/industrial, with some areas to assemble equipment, decontaminate potential biohazards and bench repair instruments.
* Normal office noise level, with occasional moderate noise.
** Benefits:
*** Hourly Rate - $27-$28/hour (dependent on experience)
* Paid Time Off and competitive benefits
* 401K Matching
* Discounted Stock Purchasing
* Potential for Yearly Merit Increases & Bonus 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 diseases.

We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.
Let’s pursue what matters together.
* IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.**#LI-JH1
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