Temporary Senior Lab Associate
Westbrook, ME 
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Job Description

Are you interested in joining IDEXX as a Temporary Senior Laboratory Associate? This is an opportunity to be a member of the Cytology Dx Research & Development organization. You will be a part of the discovery team that drives hematology research. Your role will be critical to enabling sample collection for discovery work and supporting the ongoing analysis on these instruments.

What you'll do
  • Performs laboratory analyses to assay various pet and other animal illnesses, injuries and diseases; processes specimens, manages results, and assists in research

  • Receiving and screening samples throughout the day

  • 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 recordkeeping, data collection and analysis

  • Performs administrative duties such as preparing parcel deliveries and alerting team members when deliveries have arrived

  • Receives and aliquots biological samples as well as maintains sample tracking database for discovery work

  • Running human based quality control on analyzers

What you need to succeed
  • High School degree with 0-2 years of experience

  • Vet assistants are encouraged to apply

  • 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

  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task

  • Strong initiative and follow through

  • Attention to detail

  • Written communication skills

  • Ability to work independently and as a team contributor

  • Willingness to learn new skills

  • Must be reliable - attendance is an essential function of the position

  • Ability to work independently and as a team contributor

  • Must demonstrate a high level of customer service

  • Good computer skills: Microsoft Office

  • Ability to make quality blood films preferred

  • Must be able to lift 40 pounds

What you can expect from us:
  • Target Hourly Rate: $25.75

Why IDEXX:

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 disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that

drives improvement.

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.

While we appreciate our staffing partners, we are unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.

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IDEXX is an EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled Veteran employer

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Temporary, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
0 to 2 years
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