IDEXX Laboratories

IDEXX Laboratories

Senior Scientist - Reagent Design

Westbrook, ME · Senior

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About the role

  • Working within a technically focused R&D team, this role combines bench-level experimental rigor with cross-functional collaboration to advance veterinary diagnostic products from concept into production.
  • The Senior Scientist will leverage their background in chemistry and biochemistry to plan and execute experiments ranging from coatings and conjugations to synthesis and rigorous analytical characterizations.
  • A successful candidate is expected to have familiarity with data analysis and project management tools and concepts.

Responsibilities

  • You will design and execute experiments to support new reagent development, including hypothesis generation, experimental execution, data analysis, and results reporting.
  • You will develop and refine assay components, including reagent characterization, reagent production, conjugation chemistry, and particle preparation.
  • You will learn and apply IDEXX NPD processes, including document creation and management.
  • You will perform scientific procedures which may include bio-conjugations, conjugate purifications, particle functionalization, raw material qualification, reagent design verification, and analytical method development for reagents.
  • You will lead reagent design risk assessments
  • You will document reagent process flows and transfer knowledge to Process Development teams including materials used in design assessments, training plans, process maps, function diagrams, analytical methods, design decision rationales.
  • You will provide technical answers to product support problems and participate in investigations involving field or manufacturing issues.
  • You will lead project teams and project programs that may span multiple scientific disciplines within the R&D organization.
  • You will build and leverage a network of internal and external scientific contacts to inform work and drive solutions.

Requirements

  • Provide troubleshooting and root cause analysis as required.
  • PhD in organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, analytical chemistry, or related field with 0-3 years of relevant industry experience
  • or Master's degree in above disciplines with 8+ years of relevant industry experience
  • or Bachelor's Degree 10+ years industry experience in IVD, diagnostics, or related product development environment.
  • Demonstrated hands-on laboratory experience in protein biochemistry, immunoassay development, or related reagent sciences is required.
  • Proven ability to independently design experiments, analyze data, and communicate results in written and oral formats is required.
  • Strong project management experience and proficiency with project management tools.
  • What you can expect from us:

Nice to have

  • Experience with conjugation chemistry, antibody/antigen production, biologics characterization, bio-conjugate purification, and/or functionalized particle preparation and characterization is preferred.
  • Familiarity with regulated product development environments and associated documentation requirements is preferred.

Compensation

  • Salary range starting at $105,000 based on experience

Benefits

  • Experience with veterinary diagnostics or animal health product development is a plus.

Company info

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  • The Westbrook, ME area provides great access to active downtown areas and the outdoors, with the coast and numerous mountains and hiking trails nearby.
  • You'll also find a number of large companies like ours in the area, creating a vibrant work culture.
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  • 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.
  • While we appreciate our staffing partners, we are unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.

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