R&D Product Enhancement Associate Scientist

We are seeking an Associate Scientist to join the R&D Product Enhancement Team. In this role, you will perform a variety of scientific activities to support and enhance our on-market and future product portfolio. The role provides a chance to participate on a technically focused team whose work directly affects our customers.

The successful candidate will execute experiments and/or follow standard protocols at the laboratory bench to inform decisions and recommendations, use knowledge to analyze and interpret or make deductions from varying facts or circumstances, create software tools and applications to support on-market product improvements and new product development efforts, and effectively share and communicate their work to others.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills as well as experience working in an industrial laboratory setting. To be successful in this role the candidate should be highly motivated, detail oriented, and excel in a highly collaborative and multi-disciplinary environment. They will also be expected to consistently apply discretion and sound judgement towards the work they undertake.

What will you do?

• Use automated analyzers and other laboratory diagnostic tools to perform analyses and tests that diagnose animal illnesses, injuries and diseases in support of veterinarian animal treatment.
• Perform independently and mentor lab associates to support weekly diagnostic testing on blood, serum, plasma, urine, and fecal samples that we receive from the labs.
• Prepare materials, perform experiments, gather data, carry out analysis and reach conclusions. Have input on experimental design.
• Document experiments and other lab or production activities. Prepare reports and summaries. Present results and conclusions. Maintain appropriate records.
• Work independently and cooperatively as part of a team and work cross-functionally on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Prepare and communicate presentations, results, and conclusions, both verbal and written, to key stakeholders and team members.
• Collaborate and communicate with colleagues and collaborators to provide work support, exchange information and ensure efficient processes.
• May produce and/or test reagents and final products and perform other production-related activities.
• Maintain knowledge of products, procedures, developments in the field and industry, and regulatory environment. Adhere to appropriate procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Order and maintain equipment and work area.
  
  

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry or chemistry, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 0-3 years laboratory bench experience required, with understanding of biological and chemical principles and concepts as they relate to commercial products.
• PCR experience is desired.
• Adaptable with an ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as necessary.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to maintain accurate and clear documentation.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
• Goal and detail oriented with organizational skills and ability to plan work.
• Takes initiative and is accountable (shows ownership); focuses on task at hand.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle the stress of deadlines.
• Proficient with MS Office and statistical software applications like JMP.
  
  

What You Can Expect From Us

• Salary range starting at $62,000 based on experience
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus
• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One
• 5% matching 401k
• Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more
  
  

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, 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.