IDEXX · 3 days ago
R&D V&V Scientist
Westbrook, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expIDEXX is an innovation leader in the life sciences industry, looking to hire a Scientist for their New Product Development Verification and Validation Team. The role involves verifying product compliance with requirements, creating validation test plans, and collaborating with design teams to ensure effective product development processes.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLivestockVeterinary
Responsibilities
Define, design, and implement validation test plans, analyze results, and generate summary reports
Create validation schedules and coordinate execution efforts
Compile data for regulatory submissions
Collect and review validation data and generate exception reports as needed
Ensure validation efforts are conducted in an appropriate and timely manner
Communicate and present data to colleagues
Coordinates product development efforts (V&V) within overall integrated system framework encompassing complete range of sciences, engineering, manufacturing, marketing, customer and other essential inputs to ensure end products meet requirements and perform their intended functions
Defines test plans during the product development process so that the validation test plans are known in advance
Prepares materials, performs experiments, gathers data, carries out analysis and reaches conclusions
Documents experiments and other lab or production activities
Prepares reports and summaries
Presents results and conclusions
Maintains appropriate records
Communicates validation issues both to design teams and to other parts of the organization
Creates, executes and obtains approval for validation plans, protocols and final summary reports
Monitors projects and reports on validation activities, status and commitments
Tracks and communicates progress of work against milestones
Participates on and may manage teams, planning and organizing team activities
Orders and maintains equipment and work area
Collaborates and communicates with colleagues and others in related areas to provide work support, exchange information and ensure efficient processes
May produce and/or test reagents and final products and perform other production-related activities
Maintains knowledge of products and procedures, developments in the field and industry and regulatory environment
Adheres to appropriate procedures and regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in the biological sciences with 5-7 years of experience or Master's degree with 0-3 years of experience
Good understanding of life and biological sciences
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) required
Experience with diagnostic instrumentation development
Laboratory bench and instrumentation skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong initiative, flexibility, positive attitude, and the ability to function effectively in a highly collaborative team environment
Excellent verbal, technical writing, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to maintain accurate and clear documentation
Good presentation skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Organizational skills and ability to plan work
Takes initiative and is accountable (shows ownership); focuses on task at hand; detail oriented
Adaptable
Ability to work well under pressure and handle the stress of deadlines
Ability to resolve conflicts and facilitate solutions
Preferred
Experience with JMP
Benefits
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
Company
IDEXX
10,000+ people, one global focus - enhancing the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock We are passionate about what we do at IDEXX – and why wouldn’t we be? When you’re working to raise the standard of care for pets, make drinking water safe for billions and keep our livestock population around the globe healthy and free of disease, it’s no wonder that what we do each day is more than just a job.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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1984-01-01Seed
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Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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