Product Development Scientist

Idexx • Westbrook, ID

3d • Onsite

About The Position

IDEXX is hiring four full-time, on-site Product Development Scientists for its Assay Dx R&D non-infectious Product Development team at its corporate headquarters in Westbrook, Maine. The role applies bench-level scientific expertise and a systems engineering mindset to develop new products, combining computational analysis with hands-on experimental work to support assay design, performance characterization, and data-driven decision making.

The team develops additions to in-house and reference laboratory assay testing technologies and works closely with cross-functional colleagues to bring products from concept to launch. In this position, you will help design, develop, and characterize assay products that expand testing offerings and support products relied on by customers. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree with 5–10 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, in bioengineering or a related field.
• Laboratory bench skills, such as accurate pipetting, reagent and buffer preparation, and microplate-based assays.
• Instrumentation skills and safe laboratory practices.
• Strong analytical, data interpretation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt and manage shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, take initiative, own results, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to plan and prioritize work in line with defined timelines, resolve conflicts, and facilitate solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with statistical software such as JMP.
• Hands-on experience with ELISA and other immunoassay techniques.
• Experience with diagnostic testing and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and execution of laboratory studies to characterize assay performance.
• Apply foundational statistical techniques to analyze and interpret experimental data.
• Create data visualizations and summaries that communicate results to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Break complex systems into subsystems with well-defined interfaces and verify that they work together as a whole.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and use sound scientific judgment to guide decisions.
• Present and discuss data at team meetings.

Benefits

• Opportunity for an annual cash bonus.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Day-one 5% matching 401(k).
• Financial support.
• Pet insurance.
• Mental health resources.
• Paid volunteer days off.
• Employee stock program.
• Foundation donation matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level