R&D Discovery Immunoassay, Associate Scientist

Idexx • Westbrook, ID

3d • $65,000

About The Position

The R&D Discovery and Technology Futures Team at IDEXX Laboratories is seeking an innovative early career Associate Scientist to assist in designing the next generation of IDEXX products. In this highly collaborative role, you will join a group of talented, technically focused individuals working together to deliver paradigm-shifting technologies that enable the development of next generation diagnostic assays. The successful candidate will be innately inquisitive, comfortable with evaluating high-risk/high-reward opportunities, and thrive in multi-disciplinary environments. In this role, you will contribute to early-stage ideation and evaluation of innovative assay designs and formats for product extensions across our various detection platforms. You will join and work closely with a scientifically diverse team including staff with expertise in biochemistry, synthetic chemistry, and systems engineering to develop transformative assay concepts, translate them into assay embodiments, and determine their feasibility for the detection of exciting new biomarkers coming through our pipeline.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields with 3-5 years of relevant discovery research experience in industry or academic lab
• Technical knowledge and experience running ELISA immunoassays is required
• Ability to quickly learn new skills and technologies, pivot around new strategies, and prioritize critical experiments to meet timelines.
• Ability to clearly communicate data to a wide range of audiences and convey impact on a broader scale

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to other immunoassay formats and nucleic acid detection is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of novel and traditional biomarker assays, including immunoassay (e.g., ELISA and immunofluorescence), enzyme activity, nucleic acid detection, etc.
• Contribute to the design, development, and early-stage feasibility assessment of new assay formats and embodiments.
• Design experiments and new protocols, analyze complex data sets, and troubleshoot around failure modes.
• Communicate data, complex analytical methods, and project impact cross-functionally.
• Collaborate closely with other team members within the group and broader R&D organization to drive results.

Benefits

• Base salary range starting at $65,000 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees