Engineering Associate at IDEXX Laboratories, Inc in Westbrook, Maine

Job Description:

As an Engineering Associate, you will be joining the Verification & Validation (V&V) Shared Services team responsible for supporting validation and verification activities covering multiple product lines across IDEXX's portfolio. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, motivated and excel in a highly collaborative laboratory environment.

What to expect:

• You will perform laboratory analyses and tests to support changes to the manufacture of on-market products




• You will perform a variety of instrument test protocols for existing products




• You will also maintain and communicate schedules and changes in schedules




• You will support and maintain various processes, systems and databases




• You will perform recordkeeping, data collection and analysis

What you need to succeed:

EDUCATION:

High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Associates degree or equivalent preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be reliable with strong collaboration skills, initiative and follow through.




• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, standard operating procedures (SOPs), material safety data sheets (MSDSs), operating and maintenance instructions, government rules and technical procedures




• Familiarity with Lua programming language and JMP statistical software a plus. Or experience with other programming in C++ or Python would also be a plus.




• Ability to prioritize and multi-task




• Attention to detail




• Ability to work independently and as a team contributor

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position will be based out of our Westbrook location. Due to the current pandemic, as it relates to COVID-19, our employees' safety and well-being are top of mind for us. For those essential employees that must continue to work on-site, we have strengthened the preventative health measures already in place with new, more stringent actions. This includes but is not limited to making space for social distancing, use of mask/PPE, sanitize workstations, daily wellness checks, limited traffic flow by zones, and consistent real-time communication.

• May be required to work in a controlled environmental chamber at elevated temperatures and humidity




• May be exposed to laboratory bio medical waste, fumes, airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals, and will be required to wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent this




• May have the potential to be exposed to agents known to cause zoonotic disease in humans, and potentially hazardous chemicals as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR). A complete list of such chemicals is available from the department supervisor.

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 diseases. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 9,000 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.