Research Staff Scientist, Immunology

Idexx • Westbrook, ID

14d • $125,000

About The Position

If you are a strong scientific leader who can engage and inspire, we want to hear from you! The Bioanalytical Research and Instrumentation Center is looking for a Research Staff Scientist, Immunology to drive antibody discovery using state of the art technologies. We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented scientist with strong background in immunology / cell biology and experience developing cell-based assays to support our efforts in target validation, early phase antibody discovery and biomarker discovery. This person will be a critical part of cross-functional scientific teams that design and develop innovative diagnostic products. The successful candidate will have a background in immunology and bioanalytical techniques. This position will be part of a team that works with project managers, technical leads, scientists, and manufacturing teams to develop the next generation of IDEXX diagnostic assays. What will you do? Draw from your broad experience in immunology, biochemistry, and/or biophysics to effectively drive the development and bioanalytical characterization of complex proteins and antibodies Support multi-functional teams with immunization strategies and antibody discovery activities including development of antibody screening for new species. Support bioanalytical teams to deliver characterization milestones. Collaborate and communicate with internal and external network to reach program goals through effective exchange information. Thorough documentation through laboratory notebooks, reports, design history files. Participate on and manage teams, planning and organizing team activities. Drive programs to meet milestone deliverables. Maintains knowledge of products and procedures, developments in the field and industry. May produce and/or test reagents and final products and perform other product-related activities. May participate in conferences, webinars and seminars to continue to develop knowledge base.

Requirements

• Preferably a Ph.D. with 5-7 years of industry experience in immunology, biomedical engineering, or related fields.
• Strong skill in bioanalytical techniques such as BLI, SPR, Western Assays, etc.
• Strong skills in basic biochemical and immunological methods including cell culture, immune cell isolations
• Deep knowledge of antibody discovery techniques
• Proven record in immunization strategies including immunogen development
• Thorough understanding of high-throughput antibody selection and screening techniques.
• Ability to analytically and creatively think in addition to complex problem-solving.
• Ability to work with and on cross-functional development teams.
• Ability to synthesize requirements from variety of sources, create allocated work plans and report on status and commitments.
• Show excellent project planning and leadership skills to manage large, complex projects.
• Demonstrate an ability to gather and manage necessary resources and influence without authority.
• Utilize strong technical decision-making and risk assessment skills.
• Strong verbal, technical writing and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Draw from your broad experience in immunology, biochemistry, and/or biophysics to effectively drive the development and bioanalytical characterization of complex proteins and antibodies
• Support multi-functional teams with immunization strategies and antibody discovery activities including development of antibody screening for new species.
• Support bioanalytical teams to deliver characterization milestones.
• Collaborate and communicate with internal and external network to reach program goals through effective exchange information.
• Thorough documentation through laboratory notebooks, reports, design history files.
• Participate on and manage teams, planning and organizing team activities.
• Drive programs to meet milestone deliverables.
• Maintains knowledge of products and procedures, developments in the field and industry.
• May produce and/or test reagents and final products and perform other product-related activities.
• May participate in conferences, webinars and seminars to continue to develop knowledge base.

Benefits

• Salary range starting at $125,000 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree