As a Molecular Diagnostics Scientist, you will join our cross-functional research & development team focused on designing molecular diagnostics to advance our product pipeline. This scientist will build and test concept designs and work with the team to optimize performance through design changes and material selection. The successful candidate will be motivated, inquisitive, adaptable and excel in a highly collaborative environment.

What will you do?

Prepare materials, perform experiments, gather data, carry out initial analysis

Meticulous documentation of experiments and protocols

Collaboration within team environment, helping out colleagues as needed

Work cross-functionally on multi-disciplinary projects

Effectively communicate progress throughout the organization

What do you need to succeed?

BS in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline with 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Strong familiarity with basic laboratory bench skills.

Basic understanding of experimental design and controls.

Enthusiasm for data analysis and strong problem-solving skills. Experience with JMP statistical software is beneficial.

Experience with developing and optimizing PCR based molecular diagnostic assays in a GMP/GLP environment.

Experience with DNA/RNA extraction from complex clinical sample types, including blood, serum, urine and feces.

Experience with or willingness to learn supporting processes including microbial culture, molecular cloning, and plasmid preparations.

Strong initiative, positive attitude, and flexibility to adapt experiment plans as new discoveries are made.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to maintain well-organized laboratory records.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Well-versed in safe laboratory practices.

What you can expect from us:  

Salary range starting at $72,000 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 

If you’re looking for a role that’ll challenge you, offer a variety of work and learning, while helping an amazing industry, we’d love to hear from you!  

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 disease. 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.

While we appreciate our staffing partners, we are unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.

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