New Product Development Associate Scientist

Idexx•Westbrook, ID

About The Position

IDEXX is seeking multiple Associate Scientists for the Assay Design & Development group within New Product Development. The role supports the design, development, and characterization of new products and reagent processes, working with colleagues in biochemistry, analytical chemistry, molecular biology, and protein expression and purification. The Scientist Associate designs, executes, and troubleshoots laboratory experiments, with a focus on PCR assay design and testing, and helps accelerate the pipeline of new products and technologies. The role includes testing, characterizing, and validating reagents and final products; analyzing data and making recommendations; preparing solutions and reagents; and maintaining electronic lab notebooks, databases, and reports. The Associate Scientist communicates results to technical and cross-functional teams, including R&D, Operations, and Manufacturing, and supports reagent scale-up, process improvements, investigations, and technology transfer. Work must follow established quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Some travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field.
3–5 years of relevant industry or academic laboratory experience.
Experience working with PCR reagents, oligonucleotides, plasmids, enzymes, or molecular diagnostic technologies.
Strong laboratory bench and instrumentation skills, with demonstrated analytical thinking and data interpretation ability.
Ability to design and execute moderately complex experiments independently or with limited supervision.
Aptitude for detail-oriented work, following SOPs, and learning new techniques.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting and discussing data at team meetings.
Excellent organizational and planning skills with strong attention to detail.
Fast learner with a creative, initiative-driven approach to problem-solving and ownership of work.
Adaptability and ability to manage shifting priorities and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with ELISA and other immunoassay techniques.
Experience identifying process improvements and implementing scientific solutions.
Prior immunoassay work.

Responsibilities

Independently design, execute, and troubleshoot multi-variable laboratory experiments, and communicate findings to the team.
Perform laboratory testing, characterization, and validation of reagents and final products.
Analyze experimental data and provide recommendations based on scientific findings.
Prepare solutions and reagents, and maintain electronic lab notebooks, databases, and reports.
Prepare presentations and communicate results to technical and cross-functional teams, including R&D, Operations, and Manufacturing.
Support reagent scale-up, process improvements, investigations, and technology transfer activities.
Ensure work is conducted in accordance with established quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
Design, execute, and analyze laboratory experiments focused on PCR assay design and testing to accelerate the pipeline of new products and technologies.