Incoming Quality Assurance Inspector

As an Incoming Quality Assurance Inspector, you will play a critical role in ensuring incoming materials—including mechanical and electrical components, chemical and biological raw materials, and other supplies—meet established company specifications and quality standards. Through visual, mechanical, and functional inspections, testing, and analysis, you will help ensure that only compliant materials move forward in our processes.

About the role

This role is essential to maintaining the quality, safety, and reliability of the materials used throughout IDEXX operations. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality help prevent defects, ensure compliance with industry standards, and support operational efficiency while contributing to continuous improvement efforts across the organization. You will travel between our Portland, Westbrook, and Scarborough facilities to support inspection activities and maintain consistent quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, testing, and analysis of incoming materials according to specifications, requirements, and industry standards using specialized equipment and measurement tools as needed.
• Complete inspection documentation, quality records, paperwork, and data entry accurately and thoroughly.
• Collect and provide inspection data and reports to management and support audits, surveys, and certification activities.
• Maintain current procedures and SOPs while identifying opportunities for process improvements and assisting with implementation of changes.
• Manage special handling requirements for hazardous materials when applicable.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to ensure accurate inspections.
• Utilize industry-standard sampling plans and quality methodologies during inspection activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel between Portland, Westbrook, and Scarborough facilities to perform incoming inspection activities as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required; Associate degree or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and carry out detailed instructions in written, oral, and diagram form.
• Ability to operate complex measurement instruments and determine appropriate measurement methods for inspection activities.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong comprehension of SOPs, correspondence, memos, and quality documentation.
• Ability to complete written correspondence, inspection records, and filing requirements accurately.
• Effective verbal communication skills with the ability to present information in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Basic math skills including fractions, decimals, units of measure, rates, ratios, percentages, and graph interpretation.
• Understanding of industry-standard sampling plans and inspection methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to evaluate situations involving multiple variables within established procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand and sit for extended periods of time.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, manipulate, squeeze, twist, and operate tools and equipment.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regular repetitive bench work and inspection activities.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) and/or protective footwear such as steel-toe shoes or boots may be required.
• May work in a high-traffic warehouse environment and/or laboratory environment with exposure to biohazardous materials.
• Travel required between Portland, Westbrook, and Scarborough facilities.

Pay

An hourly rate of $20-$22/hour based on experience.

Benefits

• Opportunity for annual cash bonus and performance-based annual merit increase.
• Health / Dental / Vision benefits starting day one.
• 5% matching 401k.
• Generous PTO benefits.
• Additional benefits including but not limited to pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more.