(Archived) Associate Scientist II - Technical Manufacturing

Additional Job Description As an Associate Scientist II in Technical Manufacturing, you will be involved in the production of antibodies, antigens, peptides, conjugates, small molecules, and microparticles for high quality veterinary diagnostic product reagents. Your focus of responsibility will be on the preparation of solutions and reagents by following standard protocols at the laboratory bench. You will participate on a technically focused team to support lab work, solve problems, as well as communicate and present to colleagues. You will have the opportunity to cross train across multiple processes and participate on a technically focused team as an approach to support lab work and solve problems. You will communicate and present to colleagues. You will operate under 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles and ISO standards. You can make a difference by producing innovative products that keep people and animals healthy. 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. You can learn more about working with this team here. What will you do in this role? Produce antibodies, antigens, conjugates, coated microparticles, and other rare reagents. Order and maintain equipment and work area. Use strong documentation skills to ensure records are filled out according to standard operating procedures. Accurately report data and labor to the inventory control system. Adhere to appropriate procedures and regulatory requirements. Operate within an ISO 9001:2008 / 14001:2004 Quality Management System. Partner with manufacturing staff and production or product support groups to recommend, investigate, and/or implement modification of existing reagents and processes to improve quality and production efficiency. Have opportunities to validate new reagents, production processes, and/or equipment. Have opportunities to participate in continuous improvement initiatives. May provide production and process training to other employees.  What do you need to succeed? Two or more years’ experience with a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Biotechnology or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Prior experience with protein purification, microparticle coating, and/or bioconjugation chemistry is a plus. Laboratory bench and instrumentation skills. Analytical and problem-solving 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 as well as to prioritize and multi-task. Takes initiative and is accountable; focuses on task at hand; detail oriented. Adaptable with ability to work well under pressure and handle the stress of deadlines. Ability to meet the physical requirements that go with working in a production environment – standing for 2hr+, sitting, phone and 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. You can read and interpret documents such as safety rules, standard operating procedures (SOPs), material safety data sheets (MSDS), operating and maintenance instructions, government rules, and technical procedures. 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.