Quality Associate

As an Incoming Quality Assurance Inspector, you will play a critical role in ensuring materials, including components (mechanical and electrical), raw materials (chemicals and biologicals), conform to established company specifications. This involves performing visual, mechanical and functional inspection, analysis and/or testing. This position requires a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence set by IDEXX and industry standards/ regulations. Completing documentation, paperwork and data entry to support the above inspection procedures is crucial. This position requires travel between our Portland, Westbrook and Scarborough facilities to perform inspections.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
May be responsible for any or all the following:

• Perform inspections, analysis and/or testing to specifications, requirements, and industry standards, using specialized instruments as needed.
• Complete related documentation, paperwork and data entry.
• Collect and provide reports and data to management; and assist with completing surveys, audits and certification.
• Maintain current procedures and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures); identify and recommend process improvements and new procedures; and assist in implementing changes.
• Manage special handling requirements for hazardous material as needed.

EDUCATION:

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

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read, interpret and carry out detailed instructions in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to operate complex measurement instruments and determine proper measurement methods when developing/performing inspections to specifications.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and specifications on a wide variety of materials and parts.
• Ability to read and comprehend correspondence, memos and SOPs.
• Ability to write correspondence and complete inspection documentation and filing.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Basic math skills and ability to work with units of measure, whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage to draw and interpret graphs.
• Ability to interpret and use industry standard sampling plans.
• Problem solving skills; deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Good PC skills, preferably MS Office, with a keen knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regularly required to stand and sit for extended periods; extend and reach with hands and arms; and use hands and fingers to handle, squeeze, twist and manipulate objects, controls and tools.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly perform repetitive bench work.
• Personal protective equipment and/or clothing are required such as steel toe boots/shoes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• May work in a high traffic warehouse environment or Laboratory environment with exposure to biohazard material.

Why IDEXX?

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.

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.

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.

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