Multiplex Production Specialist

As a Multiplex Production Specialist, you will be part of a team that supports the manufacture, improvement and understanding of our veterinary diagnostic products. You will participate and contribute to a fast-paced technically-focused team, executing routine material adjustments using automated equipment, and manufacturing work-in-process and finished goods on Bar Coded Magnetic Beads. All while making a difference by producing innovative products that keep 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.

What you can expect in this role

• Set-up, stage, and operate complex automated equipment during dilution of Multiplex BMB's.

• Record data and materials used on a real-time basis, accurately for Quality Assurance traceability within manufacturing document batch records.

• Operate and read microtiter plates using plate reading hardware equipment.

• Utilize numerous types of software for data analysis for release of product.

• Adhere to production schedules outlined by Planning to efficiently coordinate multiple dilutions on equipment and not disrupt downstream production processes.

• Recommend changes in product or test method for improvement or consistency.

• Meet or exceed all safety requirements.

• Perform required preventive maintenance.

• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Adheres to and models the IDEXX Purpose & Guiding Principles.

What you will need to succeed

• Ability to read, interpret and carry out detailed instructions furnished in either written, oral or diagram form

• Ability to use and operate basic laboratory equipment such as pipettes, glassware, and analytic measuring devices.

• Ability to positively communicate with peers and support staff.

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

• Basic math skills and ability to work with units of measure, whole numbers, common fractions, basic algebra, and decimals.

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret graphs.

• Strong problem-solving skills; deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently in the absence of a supervisor.

• Strong PC skills with basic Microsoft and spreadsheet experience.

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 required.

Work Environment

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

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 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, 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.

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