Senior Scientist, Technical Lead, New Product Development/Molecular Diagnostics

IDEXX•Westbrook, ME

1d•$110,000

About The Position

If you are a strong leader who can engage and inspire, we want to hear from you! The Assay Design and Development team is looking for a Sr. Scientist, Technical Lead to drive scientific programs and integrate cross-functional scientific teams in the design and development of innovative molecular diagnostic assays. This is a high-visibility, fast-paced position. The ability to communicate, drive technical and business decisions, and influence diverse groups across all levels of the organization is a must. In addition to technical and business acumen, an ideal candidate will possess substantial situational agility and emotional intelligence. What will you do? Perform and manage development work to move an assay from concept to launch following the new product development process. Understand customer needs and draft product requirements. Perform specification setting, verification and validation, data analysis, experiment design, and structured problem solving. Coordinate priorities with a wide variety of internal partners by encouraging teamwork and group achievement. Collaborate closely with core team leads and project managers as well as functional scientific leaders and their laboratory staff. Partner with medical affairs, marketing, operations, quality, regulatory, legal, business development and others. Present ideas and data to other parts of the organization for feedback and to communicate project progress. What do you need to succeed? PhD in chemical, engineering, or biological field required. Experience with developing and optimizing PCR based molecular diagnostic assays in a GMP/GLP environment. Experience with DNA/RNA extraction from complex clinical sample types, including blood, serum, urine and feces. Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills. Experience with JMP statistical software is beneficial. Possess the ability to apply a broad range of tools to critically evaluate, interpret and summarize data. 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. Display significant independent action on technical matters. Ability to develop good organizational knowledge to manage complex projects. Strong planning and organizational skills as well as decision making. Illustrated customer focus and concern for quality. Exceptional verbal, technical writing and interpersonal communication skills. Good presentation skills. Excellent laboratory skills and technique with an ability to maintain accurate and clear documentation. Goal-oriented and highly motivated individual. Proficient with MS Office. What you can expect from us: Salary range starting at $110,000 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 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, our team members help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a collaborative global workforce. Our culture is one that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you’ll be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. Knowing our work has a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of pets and people is what motivates us every day. If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list, you’ll find it here. Let’s pursue what matters together. 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 prohibited by local, state, or federal laws. While we appreciate our staffing partners, we are unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes. #LI-CAG An innovation leader in every industry we serve, IDEXX follows its Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, 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. Approximately one-third of our team is located outside the United States.

Requirements

PhD in chemical, engineering, or biological field required.
Experience with developing and optimizing PCR based molecular diagnostic assays in a GMP/GLP environment.
Experience with DNA/RNA extraction from complex clinical sample types, including blood, serum, urine and feces.
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
Possess the ability to apply a broad range of tools to critically evaluate, interpret and summarize data.
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.
Display significant independent action on technical matters.
Ability to develop good organizational knowledge to manage complex projects.
Strong planning and organizational skills as well as decision making.
Illustrated customer focus and concern for quality.
Exceptional verbal, technical writing and interpersonal communication skills.
Good presentation skills.
Excellent laboratory skills and technique with an ability to maintain accurate and clear documentation.
Goal-oriented and highly motivated individual.
Proficient with MS Office.

Nice To Haves

Experience with JMP statistical software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Perform and manage development work to move an assay from concept to launch following the new product development process.
Understand customer needs and draft product requirements.
Perform specification setting, verification and validation, data analysis, experiment design, and structured problem solving.
Coordinate priorities with a wide variety of internal partners by encouraging teamwork and group achievement.
Collaborate closely with core team leads and project managers as well as functional scientific leaders and their laboratory staff.
Partner with medical affairs, marketing, operations, quality, regulatory, legal, business development and others.
Present ideas and data to other parts of the organization for feedback and to communicate project progress.

Benefits

Salary range starting at $110,000 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

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