Associate Scientist - Quality Control- IDEXX

Post date: Dec 6, 2015 12:24:30 AM

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Job Description

Description

Outstanding opportunity to join the Quality Control team of a growing public company, with a market cap of $ 6 to 7 billion, and stock that has outperformed the market by more than 7x in the past 10 years.

Seeking an Associate Scientist for quality control/testing for the solutions that make a world of difference in drinking, recreational and waste water.

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of scientific activities to support the development, maintenance, improvement and understanding of our products and reagent production processes. Participates on a technically-focused team as an approach to define technical solutions. Executes experiments and/or follows standard protocols at the laboratory bench. Generates, documents, and analyzes results. Prepares solutions and reagents. Communicates and presents to colleagues.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Will be working in a Quality Control Lab in an ISO 17025 environment.

Prepares materials, performs experiments, gathers data, carries out analysis and reaches conclusions. May also design experiments.

Documents experiments and other lab or production activities. Prepares reports and summaries. Presents results and conclusions. Maintains appropriate records.

Collaborates and communicates with colleagues and others in related areas to provide work support, exchange information and ensure efficient processes.

May produce and/or test reagents and final products and perform other production-related activities.

Maintains knowledge of products and procedures, developments in the field and industry and regulatory environment. Adheres to appropriate procedures and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry or other scientific field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE:

Basic scientific knowledge required. Some basic lab & safety skills from college courses, internships, or prior job experience required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Laboratory bench and instrumentation skills.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.

Organizational skills and ability to plan work. Adaptable.

Takes initiative and is accountable (shows ownership); focuses on task at hand; detail oriented.

Ability to work well under pressure and handle the stress of deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to discriminate colors.

May be required to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds.

IDEXX is a leader in pet healthcare innovation, serving practicing veterinarians around the world with a broad range of diagnostic and information technology-based products and services. IDEXX products enhance the ability of veterinarians to provide advanced medical care, improve staff efficiency and to build more economically successful practices. IDEXX is also a worldwide leader in providing diagnostic tests and information for the production animal industry and tests for the quality and safety of water and milk. Headquartered in Maine, IDEXX Laboratories employs 6,000+ people and offers products to customers in over 175 countries.