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Posted 6 days agoSenior Scientist - Reagent Design
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Westbrook, United StatesOn-site
Requirements
- The Senior Scientist will leverage their background in chemistry and biochemistry to plan and execute experiments ranging from coatings and conjugations to synthesis and rigorous analytical characterizations.
- A successful candidate is expected to have familiarity with data analysis and project management tools and concepts.
- You will apply advanced scientific knowledge to analyze and interpret complex or ambiguous data sets and make evidence-based recommendations.
- You will support the development, maintenance, improvement, and mechanistic understanding of existing products and reagent production processes.
- You will provide guidance, coaching, and basic mentoring to junior scientific staff; may supervise others.
- What you need to succeed: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent combination of education and
- experience in organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, analytical chemistry, or related field is required with 0-3 years of industrial experience.
- PhD in organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, analytical chemistry, or related field with 0-3 years of relevant industry experience; or Master's degree in above disciplines with 8+ years of relevant industry experience; or Bachelor’s Degree 10+ years industry
- experience in IVD, diagnostics, or related product development environment. Demonstrated hands-on laboratory
- experience in protein biochemistry, immunoassay development, or related reagent sciences is required.
- Proven ability to independently design experiments, analyze data, and communicate results in written and oral formats is required.
- Experience with conjugation chemistry, antibody/antigen production, biologics characterization, bio-conjugate purification, and/or functionalized particle preparation and characterization is preferred.
- Familiarity with regulated product development environments and associated documentation requirements is preferred.
- Experience with veterinary diagnostics or animal health product development is a plus.
- Strong data analysis experience, familiarity with 6 Sigma and similar methodologies, proficient in the use of statistical analysis tools such as JMP.
- experience and proficiency with project management tools. Strong written communication skills;
- If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list, you’ll find it here.
Benefits
- experience generating technical reports and SOPs. What you can expect from us: Salary range starting at $105,000 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.
- At IDEXX, you’ll be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and
Contact
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Additional details
- The Senior Scientist - Reagent Design performs a broad range of scientific activities spanning research, new product development (NPD), reagent manufacture, process transfer, and product support.
- Working within a technically focused R&D team, this role combines bench-level experimental rigor with cross-functional collaboration to advance veterinary diagnostic products from concept into production.
- The Senior Scientist, Reagent Design will balance technical knowledge with people and project management skills to drive the right work forward the first time.
- This is an on-site role to be based out of our Westbrook, ME corporate Headquarters.
- Why this role matters: As a Senior Scientist in Reagent Design, you are the technical architect bridging the gap between innovative research and commercial reality.
- As a Senior Scientist, you won’t just work on one isolated phase of product development; you will be the vital link that transforms breakthrough scientific concepts into robust, manufacturable veterinary diagnostics.
- By mastering a diverse portfolio of modalities, from small molecules and oligonucleotides to advanced functionalized particles and characterization techniques, your technical rigor and cross-functional leadership will directly ensure our diagnostic assay reagents enable products that are precise, reproducible, and ready to improve animal health outcomes worldwide.
- In this role: You will design and execute experiments to support new reagent development, including hypothesis generation, experimental execution, data analysis, and results reporting.
- You will contribute to multi-disciplinary NPD project teams, applying deep scientific expertise to define and solve complex technical problems.
- You will develop and refine assay components, including reagent characterization, reagent production, conjugation chemistry, and particle preparation.