Genomics Scientist - Molecular Assay Development

The R&D Discovery and Technology Futures group is looking for a creative and energetic Scientist in Genomics to be at the forefront of innovating the next generation of IDEXX products. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, inquisitive, and excel in a highly collaborative and multi-disciplinary environment. In this role you will specialize in developing molecular assays (PCR based); performing data analyses and analytical validation. You will join a group of highly talented, technically focused individuals working together to identify solutions to complex challenges. This will require you to exercise your analytical and creative thought-process, sound judgement, strong communications skills, and curiosity.

What You Can Expect

• Isolate nucleic acids from diverse and challenging sample types
• Design, perform, validate, and optimize assays and experiments. Prepare materials, gather data, carry out analysis and reach conclusions.
• Author technical reports detailing procedures and results.
• Effectively present data and concepts to various audiences.
• Learn and effectively implement novel experimental protocols and/or techniques.
  
  

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's with 6 years of experience or Master’s degree with 4 years of experience in life sciences, biochemistry, molecular biology, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Industry experience preferred.
• Experience with various molecular assay formats and analysis (e.g. PCR, qPCR, dPCR)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Organizational skills and ability to plan work is a must.
• Takes initiative and is accountable (shows ownership); focuses on task at hand; detail oriented.
  
  

What you can expect from us:

• Salary range starting at $90,000based 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.

About the job location:

If you’re thinking about relocating for this role, here are a few things to know about living in Maine (often called “Vacationland”). 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 prohibitedby local, state, or federal laws.

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