Quality Control Associate Sr I at IDEXX

Ideal for a candidate with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, looking for an entry-level role in quality control within the animal healthcare industr

Work type: onsite

Location: Westbrook, ME

Salary: $25 – $28/hr

Type: Full-time

Summary

Ideal for a candidate with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, looking for an entry-level role in quality control within the animal healthcare industry. This position involves laboratory work, data analysis, and collaborative problem-solving. **What makes it worth a look...** This on-site role in Westbrook, ME, offers a pay rate of $25-28/hour at IDEXX. You can also expect an annual bonus, performance-based merit increases, health benefits, and a 5% 401k match. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Can interpret quality control documents and technical procedures. * Are able to operate chemistry analyzers and process data. * Have experience with MS Office Suite, particularly Excel. * Can meet physical requirements including standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50lb.

Job Description

As a Senior Quality Associate, you will be a member of a dedicated team focused on calibrating and testing chemistry consumables through laboratory analyzer runs and data analysis supporting Quality Control Operations through delivery of products for animal healthcare. This is an opportunity to drive results by participating in collaborative teams spanning different business functions with a focus on the customer. The ideal candidate has situational agility and operates with a customer focus, analytical and innovative mindset.

Exceeding customer expectations is one of our guiding principles at IDEXX. Our 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

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret quality control documents and technical procedures.  

• Ability to run IDEXX chemistry analyzers and process data for downstream analysis.

• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small group situations.

• You will operate under 5S/Lean Manufacturing principles and ISO standards.

• Problem-solving and data analysis skills; deal with challenges involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• You will participate in projects to implement initiatives; identifies project opportunities; generates ideas and solutions.

• You will be working with a team; strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

• The opportunity to identify, evaluate and implement system, process or procedure improvement opportunities.

What you will need to succeed 

• A Bachelors’ degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required, additional science/laboratory-based experience is a plus.

• Proficient in using MS Office Suite, specifically Excel. Experience with JMP is a bonus.

• You are able to meet the physical requirements that can include – standing for 2hr+, sitting, phone & computer use, extended reach, lifting up to 50lb, occasionally climb, kneel, or bend, and specific vision ability – close, color, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

• An hourly rate target of $25-28/hour based on experience

• Opportunity for annual cash bonus

• Opportunity for performance based annual merit increase

• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day - One

• 5% matching 401k

• Generous PTO benefits

• Additional benefits including but not limited to pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more!

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.

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