R&D Lab Associate - Discovery

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

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

• 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 answering phones and preparing parcel deliveries, files requisitions, and performs duties in support of billing, pricing and sample transportation

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

• High School degree with 2-5 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 and SAP preferred

• Salary range starting at $22.66/hr based on experience

• Opportunity for annual cash bonus

• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One

• 5% matching 401k

• Additionalbenefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mentalhealth resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donationmatching, and much more

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.

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, LGBT 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.

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