Genomics Scientist
Job Location:
Westbrook, ME - USA
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Job Summary
The R&D Discovery and Technology Futures group is looking for a creative and energeticGenomicsScientist to be at the forefront of innovating the next generation of IDEXX products. The successful candidate will be highly motivated inquisitive and excel in a highly collaborative and multi-disciplinary this role you will specialize in developing molecular assays (PCR based); performing data analyses and analytical will join a group of highly talented technically focused individuals working together to identify solutions to complex challenges. This will require you to exercise your analytical and creative thought-process sound judgement strong communications skills and curiosity.
Why This Role Matters:
At IDEXX cutting-edge technologies in genomics are playing an increasingly important role in advancing pet health diagnostics and this position directly contributes to that work. As a Scientist II in the Genomics group you will design develop and validate PCR-based molecular assays that support molecular assay development across the Discovery pipeline. Working collaboratively with a talented multi-disciplinary team you will help translate experimental data into scientific insights that move projects forward. Your work will directly enable accurate diagnoses for millions of pets and support the veterinarians and pet owners who care for them.
Collaborate with peers and cross-functional teams contributing technical expertise to assay development and helping troubleshoot methods and interpret data.
Partner with bioinformatics assay development and product teams to translate molecular and sequencing data into actionable insights.
Manage a multi-project workload independently balancing bench work (nucleic acid isolation assay design and optimization) with data analysis and reporting.
Skilled across PCR-based assay development (PCR qPCR dPCR) from experimental design through validation and analysis.
Contribute to adopting new methods and technologies evaluating protocols and helping document SOPs.
In this role you will:
Isolate nucleic acids from diverse and challenging sample types
Design perform validate and optimize assays and experiments. Prepare materials gather data carry out analysis and reach conclusions.
Author technical reports detailing procedures and results.
Effectively present data and concepts to various audiences.
Learn and effectively implement novel experimental protocols and/or techniques.
What you need to succeed:
A degree in life sciences biochemistry molecular biology or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Bachelors with 6 years of industrial experience or Masters degree with 4 years of industrial experience is required.
Experience with various molecular assay formats and analysis (e.g. PCR qPCR dPCR) is required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
Organizational skills and ability to plan work is a must.
Takes initiative and is accountable (shows ownership); focuses on task at hand; detail oriented.
What you can expect from us:
Salary range starting at $90000 based on experience
Opportunity for annual cash bonus
Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One
5% matching 401k
Additionalbenefits including but not limited to financial support pet insurance mentalhealth resources volunteer paid days off employee stock program foundation donationmatching and much more
Ifyourelooking for a rolethatllchallenge you offer a variety of work and learning while helping an amazing industrywedlove to hear from you!
Why IDEXX:
Were proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve since 1983 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 embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX youll be supported by competitive compensation incentives and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list youll find it here. Lets pursue what matters together.
About the job location:
If youre thinking about relocating for this role here are a few things to know about living in Maine (often called Vacationland). The Westbrook ME area provides great access to active downtown areas and the outdoors with the coast and numerous mountains and hiking trails nearby. Youll also find a number of large companies like ours in the area creating a vibrant work culture.
You can learn more on the Portland tourism website: 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 prohibitedby local state or federal laws.
While we appreciate our staffing partners we are unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.
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